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John Shortland
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John Shortland was an officer of the Royal Navy, the eldest son of John Shortland. Shortland joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman and went to Quebec in a transport commanded by his father. From 1783 to 1787 he served in the West Indies. In 1787 he was master's mate in HMS Sirius when the First Fleet sailed for Australia. Shortland spent nearly five years in Australia including time on Norfolk Island where Sirius was wrecked in 1790. In 1792 he returned to England.
John Shortland
John Shortland
Commemorative plaque of the believed landing spot of Lt. John Shortland at the site of Newcastle, New South Wales, a settlement originally known as Co
Commemorative plaque of the believed landing spot of Lt. John Shortland at the site of Newcastle, New South Wales, a settlement originally known as Coal River. Located on the Longworth building, 131 Scott Street, Newcastle.
Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt, twice climbed by Shortland
Pompey's Pillar in Alexandria, Egypt, twice climbed by Shortland
John Shortland (Royal Navy officer)
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Commander John Shortland (1739–1803), was a Royal Navy officer, known for being the agent for transports of First Fleet, and for exploring and charting islands in the South Pacific.
John Shortland (Royal Navy officer)
John Shortland (Royal Navy officer)