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The plaque was erected in memory of the marines of the First Fleet.

Four companies of marines, comprising 213 men, commanded by Major Robert Ross, sailed with the First Fleet for Australia and remained in the Colony until their relief by the New South Wales Corps in 1791.

Location

Address:	Argyle Place & Lower Fort Street, The Garrison Church, Millers Point, 2000
State:	NSW
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -33.858434 Long: 151.205546 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Monument Type:	Plaque
Monument Theme:	Government
Sub-Theme:	Colonial
Actual Event Start Date:	1786
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Actual Event End Date:	1792
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Source: MA