Clark Island, New South Wales

[citation needed] Although the island is uninhabited, facilities include picnic tables, toilets, and drinking water.

[3] The island derives its name from Lieutenant Ralph Clark, an officer of the First Fleet.

In the early days of New South Wales, naval officers were allowed to keep their own vegetable gardens, which were tended by convicts.

Clark established one such garden on the island, which was unsuccessful as any produce was soon stolen as a result of the limited rations available at the time.

In February 1790, Clark noted that "some Boat had landed since I had been there last and taken away the greatest part ... it is impossible for any body to attempt to raise any Garden stuff here, before it comes to perfection they will steal it.