Henry Hacking

Henry Hacking
Born1750
Died21 July 1831(1831-07-21) (aged 80–81)
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
NationalityBritish Empire
Occupation(s)seaman and explorer
Known forkilling Pemulwuy
Criminal chargesattempted murder
perjury
Criminal penaltysentenced to death

Henry Hacking (1750 – 21 July 1831) was an English-born sailor and explorer who was one of the first British colonists in New South Wales. He is generally regarded as being the person responsible for shooting and killing the Aboriginal warrior Pemulwuy in 1802.