 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: Bunker was an English whaling captain. In 1803 his vessel, the ALBION, was chartered by Governor King to take Bowen to establish a settlement on the Derwent. Bunker had permission from King to catch whales if they were encountered en route. At Oyster Bay on Tasmania's East Coast he captured and tried out 3 whales. He settled on land grants in New South Wales but also continued to pursue a varied maritime career. Format: pictorial and artistic works Object: glass slides Titles: Ebor Bunker Subjects: people People/Orgs: Bunker,Eber Capt. Institution: Maritime Museum of Tasmania Object number: MMT_P_GSL075 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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