The first arrival of the 214 in Sydney was terrible, as they were considered illegal immigrants.
The Captain of the Gange did not want to attract fines, so he set sail for Noumea with 214 on board, pretty much on schedule.
After a lot of pressure from Fr William Bonnet and the best ambassador the Maltese had, Sir Gerald Strickland, they were returned to Sydney and placed in Berry Bay on a burnt hulk.
