First Fleet Collection

The First Fleet
Some of the First Fleet - eleven British Navy ships under the command of Captain Arthur Phillip, which took 750 British convicts to Botany Bay

Opp. p. 36. In Rio Janeiro, looking towards the Entrance. 1787 (Call No
5670843 Opp. p. 36. In Rio Janeiro, looking towards the Entrance. 1787 (Call No.: ML Safe 1/14 o), c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 13. Sirius, Supply & Convoy: Needle Point ENE 3 miles. Hyaena in Companny
5670840 Opp. p. 13. Sirius, Supply & Convoy: Needle Point ENE 3 miles. Hyaena in Companny. 13 May 1787, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 37. Villyanon, Convent del Gloria to the Aqueduct. Rio Janeiro 1787, c
5670842 Opp. p. 37. Villyanon, Convent del Gloria to the Aqueduct. Rio Janeiro 1787, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 299. Jamess Valley St Helena 1792, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670873 Opp. p. 299. Jamess Valley St Helena 1792, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Opp. p. 225. Governors House at Sydney, Port Jackson 1791, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670868 Opp. p. 225. Governors House at Sydney, Port Jackson 1791, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 150. Ice Islands thro which the Sirius sailed December 14 1788 off Cape
5670860 Opp. p. 150. Ice Islands thro which the Sirius sailed December 14 1788 off Cape Horn, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 90. View in Broken Bay New South Wales. March 1788, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670854 Opp. p. 90. View in Broken Bay New South Wales. March 1788, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 70. First interview with the Native Women at Port Jackson New South
5670852 Opp. p. 70. First interview with the Native Women at Port Jackson New South Wales, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 147. Ice pass d November 25. 1788. Latitude 57 degrees 30 minutes Sth
5670859 Opp. p. 147. Ice pass d November 25. 1788. Latitude 57 degrees 30 minutes Sth. Longitude 288 degrees 00 minutes Et in the Sirius, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley

Opp. p. 19. Santa Cruz on the SE side of Teneriffe;Sirius & Convoy in the Roads
5670841 Opp. p. 19. Santa Cruz on the SE side of Teneriffe; Sirius & Convoy in the Roads. June 1787. The Peak Shewing in a Gap betweeen two other Mountains, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley

Opp. p. 290. Water Spouts off the Coast of Java near Batavaia. 24 Sepr 1791
5670871 Opp. p. 290. Water Spouts off the Coast of Java near Batavaia. 24 Sepr 1791. Waakzamheydt, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 84. Sydney Cove, Port Jackson. 1788, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670853 Opp. p. 84. Sydney Cove, Port Jackson. 1788, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Opp. p. 56. Botany Bay. Sirius & Convoy going in: Supply & Agents Division in
5670850 Opp. p. 56. Botany Bay. Sirius & Convoy going in: Supply & Agents Division in the Bay. 21 Janry 1788, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 93. SW. Arm of Broken Bay New South Wales from an Island at the Entrance
5670855 Opp. p. 93. SW. Arm of Broken Bay New South Wales from an Island at the Entrance. Sepr 1789, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 37. City of St. Sebastians, Rio Janeiro: Sirius & Convoy at Anchor
5670844 Opp. p. 37. City of St. Sebastians, Rio Janeiro: Sirius & Convoy at Anchor. 1787 (Call No.: ML Safe 1/14 o), c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 276. NE. side of Hummock Island, off Sn end of Mindanoo
5670870 Opp. p. 276. NE. side of Hummock Island, off Sn end of Mindanoo. Augt 1791 and NE. side of Pulo Sanguy. S. 4 degrees Et S. 60 degrees W

Opp. p. 260. Port Hunter, Duke of Yorks Island, May 1791, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670869 Opp. p. 260. Port Hunter, Duke of Yorks Island, May 1791, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 123. View in Port Jackson from the South Head leading up to Sydney
5670858 Opp. p. 123. View in Port Jackson from the South Head leading up to Sydney; Supply sailing in. c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 120. A View in upper part of Port Jackson; when the Fish was shot. c
5670857 Opp. p. 120. A View in upper part of Port Jackson; when the Fish was shot. c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 65. Entrance of Port Jackson 27 Janury 1788, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670851 Opp. p. 65. Entrance of Port Jackson 27 Janury 1788, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 46. Cape Town, Table Mountain &c;Sirius & Convoy in Table Bay, November
5670847 Opp. p. 46. Cape Town, Table Mountain &c; Sirius & Convoy in Table Bay, November. 1787, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Launching of the Prince of Wales, Man of War, before their Majesties at Portsmouth (engraving)
811056 Launching of the Prince of Wales, Man of War, before their Majesties at Portsmouth (engraving) by Cristall, Joshua (1767-1847) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Opp. p. 92. North Arm of Broken Bay New South Wales from an Island at the entrance
5670856 Opp. p. 92. North Arm of Broken Bay New South Wales from an Island at the entrance Sepr 1789, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 292. Batavia and Onrust in Batavia Bay, c. 1802 (w / c)
5670872 Opp. p. 292. Batavia and Onrust in Batavia Bay, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales; (add.info)

Opp. p. 211. Phillip & Nepean Islands. Justinian & Surprise standing into Sydney Bay
5670867 Opp. p. 211. Phillip & Nepean Islands. Justinian & Surprise standing into Sydney Bay. 23 August 1790, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 195. Part of the Reef in Sydney Bay, Norfolk Island
5670866 Opp. p. 195. Part of the Reef in Sydney Bay, Norfolk Island, on which the Sirius was wreck d. 19 March 1790. c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Opp. p. 194. Part of the Reef & Landing places Sydney Bay
5670864 Opp. p. 194. Part of the Reef & Landing places Sydney Bay; Sirius & Supply endeavouring to work out of the Bay. March 19 1790, c.1802 (w/c) by Bradley, William (1757-1833); Mitchell Library

Miss Ula Clarke (left) and her sister, Alice Clarke, both from Sydney, Australia, returned to their roots from down under, pictured with plaque commemorating their great great great grandmother

SCOTT MORRISON MURAL
A mural depicting Prime Minister Scott Morrison as Captain Cook by artist Scott Marsh is seen in Newtown, Sydney, Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Certhia tenuistris, Latham Collection vol. 3
Certhia tenuistris, Slender billed creeper Latham Collection vol.3, f.405

Sketch of the Museum at Dartford in Kent
A Sketch of the Museum at Dartford in Kent belonging to Dr. Latham 1795. Artist unknown, pen & ink drawing from Latham Collection, Vol 1 Date: 1795

Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790
Sydney Cove. Historical artwork showing Sydney Cove, Australia, circa 1790, a few years after the founding of Sydney, which would become the largest city in Australia

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The First Fleet: A Journey of Exploration and Discovery Step back in time to the year 1787, when a remarkable voyage began. The First Fleet, consisting of several ships including the Sirius and Supply, set sail from Rio Janeiro towards an unknown destination. As we flip through the pages of history, we catch glimpses of their incredible journey. Opposite page 36 reveals a captivating view from Rio Janeiro, looking towards the entrance where this grand adventure commenced. The yearning for exploration is palpable as we witness the fleet's departure into uncharted waters. On page 13, an intriguing sight awaits us - Needle Point ENE just three miles away with Hyaena accompanying them. It must have been a breathtaking scene to witness these vessels forging ahead together on their quest for new horizons. Turning to page 37 transports us to Villyanon, where Convent del Gloria stands tall against the backdrop of an aqueduct in Rio Janeiro. This snapshot captures both beauty and intrigue as it hints at encounters with foreign cultures along their path. As our journey continues on page 299, Jamess Valley in St Helena comes into focus. Painted around 1802 by an artist whose name remains unknown (w/c), this image offers a glimpse into life during that era - perhaps serving as a reminder of how far they had come since departing from England. Page 225 brings us closer to our final destination - Sydney in Port Jackson. Governor's House stands proudly amidst its surroundings in this painting created circa 1802 (w/c). It serves as evidence that after months at sea and countless challenges faced along the way, they finally found solace on Australian soil. A dramatic turn takes place on page 150 when ice islands appear before them while sailing off Cape Horn on December 14th, 1788 aboard the Sirius ship. These icy obstacles symbolize both danger and triumph over adversity; proof that nothing could deter their determination to explore new lands.