George Monk, Sailmakers Mate, HMS Sirius 1788

Born 1765 York England. He joined HMS Sirius 24 March 1787 at Portsmouth, crew number 185, aged 23 years with previous service on the Ardent. He was stranded on Norfolk Island in March 1790 and mustered on 20 Mar 1790 on Norfolk Island after the shipwreck. In Feb 1791, returning to Port Jackson per HMAT Supply and disembarked on 26 Feb 1791. Monk then embarked … Continue reading George Monk, Sailmakers Mate, HMS Sirius 1788

James Painter, Carpenter’s mate, HMS Sirius 1788

Born 1761, St Michaels Cornwall England. James Painter joined HMS Sirius 24 March 1787 at Portsmouth, Crew Number 184, aged 23 years with previous service on the Ardent. Further Readings: Marriages November 1791 Norfolk Island: Romance among the Pine Trees Sarah Manning, the wife James Painter left behind on Norfolk Island departed Norfolk Island per Lady Nelson for Hobart 14 February 1808 Coming Soon: Seaman Settlers of Norfolk … Continue reading James Painter, Carpenter’s mate, HMS Sirius 1788