Rolla had transported convicts from Britain to New South Wales and was on her way to Canton to find a cargo to take back to Britain .
Captain Cummings sent in a cutter , but the heavy surf prevented it from landing .
Rolla had transported convicts from Britain to New South Wales and was on Captain Cummings ' way to Canton to find a cargo to take back to Britain .
Captain Cummings sent in a cutter , but the heavy surf prevented it from landing .