David Blackburn | |
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Born | Newbury, Berkshire, England | 1 January 1753
Died | 10 January 1795 | (aged 42)
Nationality | British |
Occupation | Royal Navy officer |
Known for | Master of HMS Supply in the First Fleet to New South Wales |
Lieutenant David Blackburn (1 January 1753 – 10 January 1795) was a Royal Navy officer.[1] He was Commanader of the ship HMS Sirius on its voyage to Norfolk Island in March 1790[2] having been Master of HMS Supply in the First Fleet that established the British settlement in New South Wales, Australia in 1788.[3]
Profound evocations: the whip owned by David Blackburn, commander of HMS Sirius.