Naval escorts (depart England 13 May 1787)[10] Ship Type Master Crew[11] Dep. England Arr. Botany Bay Duration (Days) HMS Supply Yard craft Lieutenant Henry Lidgbird Ball 13 May 1787 from Spithead 18 January 1788 250 HMS Sirius 10-gun ship Captain John Hunter 13 May 1787 from Portsmouth 20 January 1788 252