HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children
HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children expands on previous research about HMS Sirius, focusing on children born on the ship, those who travelled to Norfolk Island in March 1790, and love children born on the island up to November 1790. New findings and corrections have been made through archival investigations and analysis of primary records. The book provides detailed profiles of these children, including their births, family backgrounds, lives, and eventual fates, with citations and references to primary sources.
New findings have been identified during the archival investigations into the writing for HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children, including corrections and updates of many historical facts. Some of the research, both old and new, led to further exploration of primary records with modern technology and digitisation of previously inaccessible records. This revealed information about the mystery child John Ovelton and the unaccounted child (Sarah Forbes) who travelled on Sirius’s maiden voyage to Norfolk Island in March 1790. The research also uncovered more inconsistencies in the 1792 – 1796 Norfolk Island Victualling Book.
HMS Sirius Babies and Love Children includes:
- Children born on HMS Sirius.
- Children who travelled to Norfolk Island per HMS Sirius March 1790.
- Love children who were born on Norfolk Island up to November 1790 to pregnant women who travelled to Norfolk Island per HMS Sirius March 1790.
Publication launched at HMS Sirius Day 19 March 2025 on Norfolk Island; cost is $26.00 which includes postage Australia wide.
