Captain John Murray | |
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&sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Portrait_of_Captain_John_Murray,_Royal_Navy,_SL_ca._1804.jpg) Portrait of Captain John Murray, Royal Navy, ca. 1804, attributed to Hubnor | |
| Born | ca. 1775 |
| Died | ca. 1807 |
| Nationality | United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland |
| Employer | Royal Navy |
| Known for | Seaman and explorer in Australia. He was the first European to land in Port Phillip, the bay on which the cities of Melbourne and Geelong are situated. |
John Murray (c. 1775 – c. 1807) was a seaman and explorer of Australia. He was the first European to land in Port Phillip, the bay on which the cities of Melbourne and Geelong are situated. He is notable for his explorations and surveying work in Victoria and New South Wales, including being the first European captain to enter Port Phillip Bay, then known as Narrm-Narrm by the local Aboriginal people, and exploring the area around present-day Melbourne.