British whaler Venus in 1803

Fishermen in boats have been attacking a whale but one boat is upset and a man is falling out. Coloured engraving by F. Duncan after W.J. Huggins 1834

Cleared outwards from Port Jackson, New South Wales, Australia on 18 May 1803. Master B. Gardener. Built British. Tonnage 295 tons. Number of guns 10. Number of men 24. Where and when built Deptford, England. Where and when registered London, England. Owner Messrs. Champions. General cargo 1,400 barrels sperm oil. Bound for England.

Source

Historical records of New South Wales. 1803-1805.