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Frederick Wordsworth Ward (c. 1835 – 25 May 1870), better known by the self-styled pseudonym of Captain Thunderbolt, was an Australian bushranger renowned for escaping from Cockatoo Island, and also for his reputation as the "gentleman bushranger" and his lengthy survival, being the longest-roaming bushranger in Australian history.
He adopted the name 'Captain Thunderbolt' in the early 1860s. He carried out a series of armed robberies near Bourke with three associates, including a 16-year-old boy John Thomson, who was shot and captured by the police at Millie near Moree.
Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Ward, also known as Captain Thunderbolt, the last of the professional bushrangers in New South Wales. Discover how he became a folk hero and how he was shot by a constable in 1870.
Learn about the life and the legend of Frederick Wordsworth Ward, a convict who escaped Cockatoo Island and became a notorious outlaw in colonial New South Wales. Discover how he adopted the name Captain Thunderbolt and how he met his end in 1870.
Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Ward, the notorious bushranger who called himself Captain Thunderbolt. Find out how he became a horse-thief, a convict, a rebel and a fugitive in colonial New South Wales.
28 de jul. de 2023 · Discover the captivating tale of Captain Thunderbolt, a bushranger whose daring escapades and romanticised image have left an indelible mark on Australian history, capturing the hearts of...
24 de dic. de 2022 · Learn about the life and crimes of Frederick Wordsworth Ward, the notorious bushranger who operated under the alias of Captain Thunderbolt in colonial New South Wales. Discover how he escaped from prison, formed and broke up gangs, and met his tragic end in 1870.
