The book contains a list of the 1350 men, women and children who were part of the first voyage to Australia. The list details their status, for example, convict, marine or seaman. It also contains a fleet list of the ships which were part of the first fleet. These included HMS Sirius, HMS Supply, Alexander, Charlotte, Friendship, Lady Penrhyn, Prince of Wales, Scarborough, Borrowdale, Fishburn and Golden Grove.