First Fleet
The First Fleet was commanded by Commodore Arthur Phillip, who was given instructions authorising him to make regulations and land grants in the colony. The ships arrived at Botany Bay between 18 and 20 January 1788; HMS "Supply" arrived on 18 January, "Alexander", "Scarborough" and "Friendship" arrived on 19 January, and the remaining ships on 20 January.
David Blackburn (Royal Navy officer)
David Blackburn (1753–1795) was a Royal Navy officer. He was the Master of in the First Fleet that established the British settlement in New South Wales, Australia in 1788.