other · 1847

Lieutenant C. B. Yule of HMS Bramble details a landing on a shore, taking possession of land in the name of Her Majesty, and naming it Cape Possession.

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commencing my triangulations. I directed by signal that the 'Castlereagh' should keep under sail; …

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OfficialMr. Aird

OfficialMr. Wright

RoleMaster's Assistant

OfficialMr. Pollard

OfficialMr. Sweatman

PlaceBristow Island

PlaceCape Possession

OfficialHer Majesty

LocationBristow Island

LocationCape Possession

NSW Government Gazette, No. 21, 5 March 1847.

← An extract from the journal of Lieutenant C. B. Yule, R.N., commanding An expedition journal entry details a perilous landing, loss of equipm →