Norfolk (1801 brig)

Great Britain
Name	Harbinger
Owner	1797:Michel Hogan; 1801:Government of New South Wales;
Builder	Quebec
Launched	24 July 1797
Renamed	Norfolk
Fate	Wrecked 25 March 1802
General characteristics
Tons burthen	56, or 58 (bm)
Sail plan	Brig
Complement	1800:20 ; 1802: 8;
Armament	1798: 2 × 2-pounder guns; 1800:6 guns;

Norfolk was built in Quebec in 1797 and registered in London in 1797 as Harbinger. In 1801 the Colonial government in New South Wales purchased her and renamed her Norfolk. She was Australia's first war vessel, but was wrecked in 1802 at Matavai Bay, Tahiti.

Great Britain

Name	Harbinger
Owner	1797:Michel Hogan 1801:Government of New South Wales
Builder	Quebec
Launched	24 July 1797
Renamed	Norfolk
Fate	Wrecked 25 March 1802
General characteristics
Tons burthen	56, or 58 (bm)
Sail plan	Brig
Complement	1800:20 1802: 8
Armament	1798: 2 × 2-pounder guns 1800:6 guns