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James Bones (?–1788)

James Bones was a third mate on the Alexander when it landed in Sydney in January 1788 as part of the First Fleet. He died of scurvy on 16 October 1788 on the homeward journey.

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'Bones, James (?–1788)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/bones-james-30382/text37684, accessed 19 April 2026.

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Death

16 October, 1788
at sea

Cause of Death

scurvy

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