Fellowship of First Fleeters

16/06/2026

Tales of First Fleeters Updated – Part 10

More Tales of First Fleeters Updated by the Fellowship’s energetic Membership Team. All New Stories - of Sailors, a Marine and a Convict:...

More Tales of First Fleeters Updated by the Fellowship’s energetic Membership Team. All New Stories – of Sailors, a Marine and a Convict: Joseph Theakston alias Fixton – Seaman – …

13/06/2026

Mary Green – Convict

Prince of Wales Convict Transport "Paintings of the First Fleet Ships by Frank Allen" Green was convicted of the theft of crockery and sentenced to seven years transportation on 18 April 1787 at the Old Bailey....

Prince of Wales Convict Transport “Paintings of the First Fleet Ships by Frank Allen” Green was convicted of the theft of crockery and sentenced to seven years transportation on 18 Apri…

10/06/2026

What of the Families left in England – when a Parent was Transported as a Convict?

I've often wondered about this situation? Often Convicts would set up with a new partner in the NSW Colony - but what of their family back in Great Britain?...

I’ve often wondered about this situation? Often Convicts would set up with a new partner in the NSW Colony – but what of their family back in Great Britain? Some would have ended up in …

08/06/2026

Tales of First Fleeters Updated – Part 9

More Tales of First Fleeters Updated by the Fellowship’s energetic Membership Team. Some Updated Stories and also New Stories of Sailors, Marines and a Surgeon:...

More Tales of First Fleeters Updated by the Fellowship’s energetic Membership Team. Some Updated Stories and also New Stories of Sailors, Marines and a Surgeon: Mr William Squires – Second Ma…

03/06/2026

Francis Walton – Ships Master

"Friendship - Paintings of the First Fleet Ships by Frank Allen" Francis Walton was master of Friendship....

“Friendship – Paintings of the First Fleet Ships by Frank Allen” Francis Walton was master of Friendship. When Arthur Phillip made an order on 20 May 1787 allowing convicts out of…

02/06/2026

Tales of First Fleeters Updated – Part 8

More Tales of First Fleeters Updated by the Fellowship’s energetic Membership Team. All New Stories of a Convict & her Child, Marines, or a Sailor on the Store Ships:...

More Tales of First Fleeters Updated by the Fellowship’s energetic Membership Team. All New Stories of a Convict & her Child, Marines, or a Sailor on the Store Ships: William Mitchell – P…

19/05/2026

First Fleet House is slowly returning to normal - always a journey with insurance companies after severe storm damage - at least downstairs is looking so much better than at the FFF Board Meeting in late April 2026 - still painting, some repairs, flooring and some replacement furniture to be addressed

13/05/2026

May 13 1787 Portsmouth

Today, May 13 2026, is the 239th anniversary of the departure of the First Fleet from Portsmouth England on May 13 1787. That was an event that would have profound impacts on those who sailed, and of course on the original inhabitants of the ancient continent which would come to be known as Australia - not to mention its nearby islands like Tasmania....

Today, May 13 2026, is the 239th anniversary of the departure of the First Fleet from Portsmouth England on May 13 1787. That was an event that would have profound impacts on those who sailed, and …

12/05/2026

Have Your Say – City of Ryde

Many of us had First Fleet ancestors who lived in the Ryde - Kissing Point - Field of Mars area. The City of Ryde is currently undertaking a community survey: find our more information here. The survey will also include Heritage Matters - more information here.

Many of us had First Fleet ancestors who lived in the Ryde – Kissing Point – Field of Mars area. The City of Ryde is currently undertaking a community survey: find our more information …

07/05/2026

DNA Questions and Myths

Recently there was a post in the MyHeritage blog about myths surrounding DNA testing. It's worth a look, even if you are familiar with DNA tests, as it reveals what others' concerns about DNA testing may be.

Recently there was a post in the MyHeritage blog about myths surrounding DNA testing. It’s worth a look, even if you are familiar with DNA tests, as it reveals what others’ concerns abo…