HMS Sirius - Her Final Voyage
HMS Siriius didnt' bring any convincts to the colony, but did transport on the voyage to Norfolk Island in March 1790
- 96 Convict Men
- 65 Convict Women
- 24 children of Convct women
- 39 Members of Detatchment of the Port Jackson Garrison, including 4 Marines Wives, 1 marine child, and three Civil Appointments.
- 100 Crew Members.
on 19th March 1790 At 12 Noon HMS Sirius shipwrecked on Norfolk Island. There were no convicts aboard, the crew were able to get one boar alongside and send safely ashore Captain Cook's timepiece ans 2 marines wives, pregnant Maria Nash and Margaret Gilbourne. Captain Hunter then ordered the mast be cut away by cutting the lanyards and rigging.
