Historical information

Medallion presented to John Francis by Michael Kichenside, Commodore of the First Fleet Re-enactment Voyage in recognition of his ten years tireless effort with the aid of the Portland Bi-centenial Committee to bring the Fleet to Portland, arriving on Thursday 24th March 1988 and departing Monday 28th March 1988.

Physical description

Metal medallion commemorating 200th anniversary of the sailing of the first fleet. One side depicts the flagship H.M.S. Sirius, the other bears a roundel with a ship in centre and date of 1988.