Arnold Fisk

In August 1828 Arnold Fisk was appointed landing waiter and pilot at Newcastle. Fisk had led an adventurous mariner's life sailing to Fiji and China in search of sandalwood and various other ventures. Later he was involved in a bitter dispute with trader Simeon Lord. He was on board the Harrington when she was seized by convicts in 1808 and later became Master of the vessel Favorite before settling to life on the land in Hobart and raising a large family. He later experienced financial difficulties and after losing his property, moved to Newcastle with his wife and ten children to take up the Pilot appointment in 1828. In 1829 his large family were left destitute when he died suddenly. An appeal was made and despite the difficult financial times, hundreds of people from all over the colony contributed donations  including livestock, to assist the family. Close me.