William (1770 ship)
| History | |
|---|---|
| Name: | William |
| Launched: | 1770 |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen: | 305 (bm) |
William was a 305 burthen ton merchantman and convict ship that was dispatched in 1793 from England to Australia.
Launched in 1770 in France. Under the command of William Folger, she sailed from England via Cork, Ireland, on 21 September 1793, with 2080 barrels of beef and pork, the Colony's new Assistant Chaplain, Rev. Samuel Marsden, and 1 female convict. She arrived at Port Jackson, New South Wales on 10 March 1794. After unloading her goods, she left for China.
References
- Bateson, Charles (1974) The Convict Ships, 1787–1868. (Sydney). ISBN 0-85174-195-9
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