On 3 June 1787, three weeks after leaving England, the First Fleet arrived at Teneriffe in the Canary Islands. Supplies of fresh water and vegetables were ferried to the ships while the Fleet’s senior officers enjoyed the hospitality of the Spanish Governor. One of the highlights of the stay was…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787 (Maximum Cards)A week after sailing, the escort vessel HMS Hyaena broke away from the fleet and turned for home. Heavy seas battered the fleet for the next ten days as the ships headed south, sailing wide of the Hispanic peninsula and the Straits of Gibraltar. First port of call was to…
View More Australia Philately: 1987 The First Fleet: Teneriffe June 1787Local 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.8Supplies 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.7Dolphins 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.6Two 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.5Time-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.3Naval 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.4An 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