COOK, Solomon
1813 – 24 February 1871
Origin Dixmont, County of Penobscot, Maine, USA
First settled in Albany, WA
Original Occupation Blacksmith, Millwright & Whaler
Occupation in Australia Whaler, Blacksmith, Shipwright, Engineer & Entreprenuer
MAYFLOWER
Departure Port New Bedford, Mass, USA
Arrival Year 1840
Albany
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Jumped off American whaling ship Mayflower. Helped build vessels 'Chance', 'Vulcan', 'Emma Sherratt' & 'Fairy'. The 'Fairy' vessel controversy is written about in the typescript (by Greta Kuchling) available in the Albany Library History Collection, the Battye Library & The Royal WA Historical Society. 1846 in partnership in a whaling venture for one season at Albany. Built 1st Canning Bridge, Applecross, Perth, 1849. Three plaques: Murray St Perth, East Perth Cemeteries & Canning Bridge. Refer to "Early Days" Vol 9, Pt 3, 1985 by Greta Kuchling.
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