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The Fellowship was formed in 1968, and since then over 9167 descendants have established their lineage, and joined the Fellowship. Links have so far been established in 137 families to no fewer than 195 individual First Fleet Ancestors.
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Cruise the Murray River, Mandurah
On 13th May, to commemorate the date that the 11 ships of the First Fleet left Portsmouth for Australia, the Swan River Chapter has planned a 4.5 hour Murray River Lunch Cruise.
Commencing in Mandurah we cruise the magnificent Peel Inlet. Included in the $149 cost is morning and afternoon tea and a 2-course buffet lunch and desert. We cruise the Murray River, stopping at Cooper's Mill heritage island and admiring the Port Mandurah canals, lined with luxury homes. Weather permitting this should be a fun day out. The link below provides more information. |
Ships of the First Fleet click for the passenger list from ANU
Alexander Borrowdale Charlotte Fishburn Friendship Golden Grove HMS Sirius HMS Supply Lady Penrhyn Prince of Wales Scarborough |
How big were the ships in real terms? This is a rough comparison and when you think the Titanic used 825 tons of coal a day, nearly 3 times the Lady Penrhyn's displacement weight
Allure Titanic Lady Penrhyn
Capacity 6,296 2,435 275
Crew 2,384 892 45
Length 1,187 feet 882 feet 103’ 5"
Weight 100,000 tons 52,310 tons 330 tons
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