Dictionary of Sydney

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Fisher, John

Seaman who sailed to New South Wales with the First Fleet. He developed a relationship with convict Catherine Hart and would swim ashore to see her each night. He contracted dysentery and died within two months of arriving in Sydney.

Milestone
Arrived Sydney
Lady Penrhyn
26 Jan 1788
Died
Sydney Cove
25 Mar 1788
Occupation
Position
1787 - 25 Mar 1788