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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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Swan River Chapter will once again be working with St Hilda's to provide an insight into the First Fleet adventure with the Year 4 teachers and students in November. This will be the tenth year SRC has worked with the school.
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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
Fellowship of First Fleeters Head Office Facebook page link
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