Mason, John Captain of the Friendship who sailed with the First Fleet but who died on the return voyage. Milestone Died At sea 1788 {"name":"Died","target":"","target_text":"At sea","date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'>1788<\/span>"},"date_start":"1788","date_end":"1788"} Occupation Ship's captain {"name":"Ship's captain","target":"","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'><\/span>"},"date_start":null,"date_end":null} Position Ship's captain Friendship 1787 - 1788 {"name":"Ship's captain","target":"Friendship","target_text":null,"date":{"#markup":"<span class='date'>1787<\/span><span class='separator'> - <\/span><span class='date'>1788<\/span>"},"date_start":"1787","date_end":"1788"}