King, Philip Parker, 1793-1856
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Lieut. Phillip Parker King undertook a number of hydrographic surveying and charting voyages around Australia between 1817 and 1822 in H.M. Cutter Mermaid and H.M. Brig Bathurst. He returned from England and settled in New South Wales in 1832.
From the description of Letter book, log book [manuscript]. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225791626
Phillip Parker King, the son of Governor Phillip Gidley King was born on Norfolk Island. He later settled in N.S.W. Robert Fitzroy commanded the subsequent expedition in the "Beagle" (of which Charles Darwin was the scientist) and later became Governor of New Zealand. He committed suicide in 1865.
From the description of Expedition papers [manuscript]. 1826-1830. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225836583
Son of Philip Gidley King. He was a naval officer, hydrographer and manager of the Australian Agricultural Company. Between 1826 and 1830 he commanded HMS Adventure and HMS Beagle to chart the coasts of Peru, Chile and Patagonia. See ADB, vol. 2 (p. 61-64).
From the description of Papers of Phillip Parker King [manuscript]. 1826-1830. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223581434
From the description of Papers of Phillip Parker King, 1826-1830 [microform]. 1826-1830. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 223582026
Epithet: Commander; RN; Rear-Admiral 1855
British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000695.0x0000bc
Conducted a survey of the Coast of Australia 1817-1822.
From the description of Letter [manuscript]. 1817. (Libraries Australia). WorldCat record id: 225820747
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Subjects:
- Admirals
- Adventure and Beagle Expedition, 1826-1830
- Adventurer (Ship)
- Hydrographic surveying
- Natural history
- Surveying
- Voyages and travels
- Voyages and travels
Occupations:
- Admirals
- Naval officers
- Ship captains
Places:
- South America (as recorded)
- Australia (as recorded)
- South America (as recorded)
- Australia (as recorded)
- South America (as recorded)
- South America (as recorded)
