Bicentenary

of the

Norfolk Islanders to Van Diemen’s Land

1807-1813

 

From November 2007 Hobart will be celebrating the arrival of the over 500 people who arrives from Norfolk Island on five ships between November 1807 and October 1808.  Later in 1813 another two ships brought the remaining people to the Tamar River in Northern VDL.

 

We are very luck to have the Lady Nelson here in Hobart to help us celebrate this great occasion and two-hour sails will be conducted on her between November 2007 and October 2008 to correspond with the dates of the ships arrivals.

 

Descendants of those who arrived on the original Lady Nelson, Porpoise, Estramina, City of Edinburgh (as well as the Lady Nelson and the Minstrel, who arrived later in 1813) are invited to visit and take part in this wonderful time.

 

The two-hour sailings on the River Derwent will be accompanied by historians who will conduct short talks on board the Lady Nelson.

 

The City Hall will be host for all those interested in the Norfolk Island story and are invited to attend a get-together there on the 29 March 2008. Space for tables will be available.  (Those interested please contact Irene)

 

A special invitation is extended to the VDL & NI Group who have taken part in many outings over the years and who played a big part in the continuing interest of the Norfolk Islanders over the past 20 years.

 

To find out if your ancestor was among the new settlers check the list

 

 

Norfolk Island Bicentenary Sails

on board the Lady Nelson

 

To celebrate the arrivals of the Norfolk Islanders 1807-8

 

Leaving from Elizabeth St. Pier, Hobart

 

NOVEMBER 2007 – OCTOBER 2008

 

Wednesday 28 November 2007            10am –12 noon

                        (Lady Nelson)                                            1pm  - 3pm

 

Thursday 17 January 2008                   10am – 12 noon

                (Porpoise)                                  1pm – 3pm

 

Saturday 1 March 2008                        10am – 12 noon

             (Lady Nelson)                                                       1pm – 3pm

 

Thursday 5 June 2008                           10am – 12 noon

         (Estramina)                                        1pm – 3pm

 

Sunday 5 October 2008                                10am – 12 noon

        (City of Edinburgh)                              1pm – 3pm

 

Bookings can be made for all sailings at the Lady  Nelson Office Dockhead Building

Franklin Wharf Hobart 10am – 3pm weekdays.

Telephone: 03 62 343 348

Prices: $25 adults; $10 children U/12.          Food and drink not provided, BYO.

 

Charters for family groups can be arranged on other days.

 

Irene Schaffer, Lady Nelson’s Historian, will be on board and give talks about the passengers who arrived on the different ships.

 

For more information phone Irene Schaffer 03 62722124 mobile 040 2220 648

 email schafferi@optusnet.com.au.

 

Get-together Day will be held at the Hobart City Hall, 29th March 2008

all welcome.

To book a space for your family display phone Irene.