Australian First Fleet

The First Fleet, which arrived in Australia in 1788, transported approximately 775 convicts (582 men and 193 women) from Britain, along with officers, marines, and their families. Given the large number of individuals, it is not practical to list every convict here in full. However, you can access comprehensive and searchable lists of all First Fleet convicts through several reputable resources:

Where to Find the Full List of First Fleet Convicts

  • First Fleet Fellowship Victoria Inc.
    Offers a complete and searchable database of all convicts transported on the First Fleet1.
  • Wikipedia: List of Convicts on the First Fleet
    Provides a detailed table including names, dates of birth, places and dates of conviction, sentences, and transport ships.
  • First Fleet Online (University of Wollongong)
    Features a searchable database of 780 First Fleet convicts with individual details.
  • Australian National University (ANU) School of History
    Lists convicts by ship, along with marines and other passengers.

Sample of First Fleet Convicts

Here are a few examples from the available records:

NamePlace of ConvictionDate of ConvictionSentenceTransport Ship
Mary AbelWorcester5 Mar 17857 yearsLady Penrhyn
Robert AbelLondon15 Sep 17847 yearsAlexander
Esther AbrahamsLondon30 Aug 17867 yearsPrince of Wales
Henry AbramsChelmsford9 Mar 17857 yearsScarborough
Thomas AkersExeter14 Mar 17857 yearsCharlotte
John AdamsLondon26 May 17847 yearsScarborough
Mary AdamsLondon13 Dec 17867 yearsLady Penrhyn
Charles AllenLondon7 Jul 17847 yearsScarborough
John AllenHertford3 Mar 17867 yearsAlexander
Mary AllenLondon25 Oct 17867 yearsLady Penrhyn

(This is a small sample; the full lists contain hundreds more names.)

How to Access the Complete List

  • Visit the [First Fleet Fellowship Victoria Inc. database] or [First Fleet Online] for a searchable, comprehensive record of all convicts.
  • The [Wikipedia list] also provides extensive details and is regularly updated.

In summary:
For the full and detailed list of convicts transported on the First Fleet to Australia, consult the online databases and resources provided by First Fleet Fellowship, University of Wollongong, and Wikipedia. These sources include names, convictions, sentences, and ship assignments for every known convict on the First Fleet.