…. gracious god what will become of us all … God that we will be able to save some if not all but why do I flatter myself with such hopes … there is at present no prospect of it except that of starving, what will become of the people that are on board for no boat can go alongside for the sea and here … Continue reading Website Introduction and Author
Born 1758 Portsmouth England, he was baptised 14 November 1758 St Thomas’ Portsmouth, England, son of John and Elizabeth BRADLEY. Occupation: Artist, Map Maker. William married Sally WITCHELL, 24 February 1787, Saint Faith Havant, Hampshire, England. His was appointment to First Lieutenant HMS Sirius on 25 October 1786, Crew Number 2, aged 28 years. Warrants or commissions for service at this rank in the Royal Navy, 25 October 1786: Arthur Phillip, Captain; … Continue reading William Bradley, 1st Lieutenant, HMS Sirius 1788
Born 29 August 1737 Leith Edinburgh Scotland, son of shipmaster William Hunter and his wife Helen née Drummond. John appointed 2nd Captain, joining HMS Sirius on 15 December 1786 at Deptford, Crew Number 158, aged 49 years. His journal An Historical Journal of the Transactions at Port Jackson and Norfolk Island is a valuable source of life on Norfolk Island after the shipwreck was published … Continue reading John Hunter, 2nd Captain. HMS Sirius 1788
Marine Private 26th Portsmouth, HMS Sirius 1788. He served with Captain-Lieutenant Meredith’s Company as part of the Port Jackson Garrison from Jul 1788, and also worked as a shingler at Sydney Cove. Angell arrived on Norfolk Island aboard HMAT Supply 13 Mar 1790. For further information please see The People, Soldiers and Victualling Book of the Kitty Transport era from Norfolk Island 1793 Continue reading James Angell, Marine HMS Sirius 1788
