HMS Sirius (1786)
Quick Facts
- Ship Name
- HMS Sirius
- Launch Year
- 1786
- Type
- Frigate
- Class
- Sixth-rate frigate
- Rate
- Sixth-rate
- Launched
- 1786
- Built at
- Rotherhithe
- Commissioned
- 1786
- Armament
- 20 guns
- Propulsion
- Sail
- Role
- Frigate
- Notable for
- Flagship of the First Fleet
- Fate
- Wrecked 1790
- Status
- Lost
HMS Sirius was the flagship of the First Fleet to Australia.
Service History
She carried out imperial and naval duties in the Pacific.
Historical Significance
She was wrecked at Norfolk Island.