The Ship That Never Was

"The Ship That Never Was" recounts the thrilling true story of James Porter, a clever and resilient convict transported to Van Diemen's Land in 1823. Amid numerous escape attempts from the treacherous Sarah Island penal colony, Porter and fellow prisoners execute an audacious plan to seize control of a ship they were building, ultimately sailing all the way to Chile. This gripping tale highlights one of the most remarkable escapes in Australian colonial history, featuring an unruly antihero whose resourcefulness and spirit shine through every challenge.