The Fortune, also known as La Fortune, was a 626 ton sailing ship built in Spain. she twice transported convicts from Britain to New South Wales. 1st convict voyage Captain Henry Moore received a letter of marque on 7 January 1806. This authorized him to engage in offensive action against the French, not just defensive, should the opportunity arise. Captain Moore sailed Fortune from England on 28 January 1806, with 260 male convicts. She arrived at Port Jackson on 27 July. Four male convicts died on the voyage. Fortune left Port Jackson on 19 August bound for China.