Launched in 1759, the third Supply was a Royal Navy armed tender that played an important part in the foundation of the Colony of New South Wales.

Supply was also the first ship to sail into Port Jackson after the original Botany Bay landing was found unsuitable for settlement.

[12] After the establishment of the initial settlement at Port Jackson, Supply was the link between the colony and Norfolk Island, making 10 trips.

On 17 April 1790, she was sent to Batavia for supplies, returning on 19 September, her captain having chartered a Dutch vessel, Waakzaamheid, to follow with more stores.

[13][1] The Admiralty in October 1793 purchased the American mercantile ship New Brunswick, named her HMS Supply, and sent her out to New South Wales to replace her predecessor.