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Local fishermen catch bonito in the foreground as the First Fleet leaves Teneriffe. Coastal fortifications can be seen on the shoreline.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 3 of 3 Quantity: Postmark: The First…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 – Maximum Card No.8

Supplies being ferries to the First Fleet ships at anchor off Santa Cruz. The famous icy peak of Teneriffe rises behind the coastal city. Details Series: The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 2 of 3 Quantity:…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 – Maximum Card No.7

Dolphins were sighted in the waters as the Fleet headed for Teneriffe and albatrosses flew overhead.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 1 of 3 Quantity: Postmark: The First Fleet Teneriffe – Sydney NSW…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 – Maximum Card No.6

Two hundred years ago, the convoy of eleven ships comprising the First Fleet sailed from Portsmouth, England, bound for Botany Bay more than eight months away. Aboard were about 750 convicts, plus marines, naval officers, sailors and civilians, under the leadership of Governor-Elect of the British penal colony in New…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards)

Anchors up and sails set, the fleet slowly makes its way down the English Channel. ‘HMS Supply’ is in the foreground and ‘HMS’ Sirius can be seen at centre left in the stamp design.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.5

Time-off from the strenuous work of loading stores to enjoy a quiet pipe. Meanwhile, the sailor’s companions keep on toiling in the background. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 3 of 5 Quantity: Postmark:…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.3

Naval and marine officers being ferried out out to the ships riding at anchor. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 4 of 5 Quantity: Postmark: The First Fleet Departure – Sydney NSW 2000

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.4

An officer of the Marines promenades with his wife along the docks. Sailors in the background are preparing to launch a boat. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio Printer:  Process: Colours:  Paper: Set: 2 of 5 Quantity: Postmark: The…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.2

Convicts being assembled for loading aboard the ships. In the background is “HMS Sirius,” the flagship to the fleet. A naval officer can be seen talking to a marine officer on the quay-side. Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 (Maximum Cards) Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – Maximum Card No.1

Anchors up and sails set, the fleet slowly makes its way down the English Channel. HMS Supply is in the foreground. HMS Sirius can be seen centre-left in the stamp design.  Details Series: The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 Subject: The First Fleet Designer: Sue Passmore, Australia Post Graphic Design Studio…

View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Departure May 1787 – 36c The First Fleet