Fortune (convict ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | Fortune |
| Launched: | Spain |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 626[1] (bm) |
| Propulsion: | Sail |
| Complement: | 50[1] |
| Armament: | 20 × 6-pounder guns[1] |
The Fortune, also known as La Fortune, was a 626 ton sailing ship built in Spain. she twice transported convicts from Britain to New South Wales.
- 1st convict voyage
Captain Henry Moore received a letter of marque on 7 January 1806.[1] This authorized him to engage in offensive action against the French, not just defensive, should the opportunity arise.
Captain Moore sailed Fortune from England on 28 January 1806, with 260 male convicts. She arrived at Port Jackson on 27 July. Four male convicts died on the voyage. Fortune left Port Jackson on 19 August bound for China.[2]
2nd convict voyage On her second convict voyage to Australia, under Thomas Walker, she sailed from England on 3 December 1812, with 201 male convicts. She arrived at Port Jackson on 11 June 1813. Five male convicts died on the voyage. Fortune left Port Jackson on 14 September bound for China.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 4 Letter of Marque, 1793-1815; p.64
- 1 2 "Arrival of Vessels at Port Jackson, and their Departure". Australian Town and Country Journal, Saturday 3 January 1891, p.16. Retrieved 10 May 2012.
Further reading
- Bateson, Charles, The Convict Ships, 1787–1868, Sydney, 1974. ISBN 0-85174-195-9