Series II. Shipping Papers contains materials related to Robinson's shipping activities. Some of the papers discuss the wreck of Robinson's ship Defender, which was wrecked off Middleton Reef, in New South Wales. The ship was on its way to Sydney with timber from Pugent Sound when it hit the reef; all of the crew was able to make it safely to Australia (Wrecksite). Also included are seamen's protection certificates from the Defender's crew, which included sailors of color.