 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Born in Sydney in 1803, William Chamberlain became a cabin boy on an English whaler when he was 8. The vessel was captured in the English Channel by a French privateer but next day HMS LEANDER captured the privateer. William joined LEANDER but soon after was wounded in the bombardment of Algiers and taken to Scotland by LEANDER's surgeon. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Chamberlain Subjects: people People/Orgs: Chamberlain,W Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL080 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Maritime Museum of Tasmania. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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