I am Captain Thunderbolt

I am Captain Thunderbolt

I am Captain Thunderbolt - Australian Bushranger True Story

Follow Captain Thunderbolt's 7-year reign of terror across Australia. From Cockatoo Island escape to gentleman bushranger legend. Australian true crime history.

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I am Captain Thunderbolt - The Gentleman Bushranger's Amazing Story

After a daring swim to freedom from the notorious Cockatoo Island in Sydney Harbour, Fred Ward—better known as Captain Thunderbolt—became Australia's most prolific bushranger, terrorising the roads over a greater area than any other outlaw in Australian history.

Seven Years of Audacious Crime

For nearly seven years, Captain Thunderbolt and his gangs robbed stations, pubs, and mail coaches, holding entire towns captive with impunity. His exploits earned him the reputation as the "gentleman bushranger," and his story remains one of the most fascinating chapters in Australian colonial history.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Australian bushranger stories
• Colonial Australian history
• True crime and outlaw tales
• Ned Kelly and bushranger era books
• Sydney and NSW regional history
• Escape and adventure narratives

Experience the legend brought to life: This compelling account follows Thunderbolt's amazing career from his dramatic Cockatoo Island escape through his years of daring robberies across New South Wales. Discover why this charismatic outlaw captured the public imagination and became one of Australia's most legendary bushrangers.

Ideal for: Australian history enthusiasts, true crime readers, fans of bushranger stories, visitors to historic NSW towns, and anyone fascinated by Australia's colonial outlaw legends.

Ride alongside the gentleman bushranger in this thrilling true story of Australia's most audacious outlaw.