 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Date: 1826 -
Description: In 1826 Captain William Wilson was one of the 4 founding members of the Derwent Whaling Club. The group instituted a reward to be given to the first person reporting a whale in the river. Profits of the Club were to be divided into 7 shares, 5 for the members, 1 for charity and 1 for the native born youth who displayed most proficiency as a harpooner. Wilson was also a captain and owner of whale ships including the DEVERON. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Wilson Subjects: people People/Orgs: Ships captains Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL457 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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