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HOWSON, Robert

25 August 1837 – 5 January 1922

Origin County Durham, England
Accompanying Family n/a
First settled in Fremantle, WA
Original Occupation Shipbuilder
Occupation in Australia Shipbuilder

SPINAWAY

Departure Port Sunderland
Arrival Year 1875

Fremantle

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‘Spinaway' Howson, as he was known, built the barque Spinaway for J & W Bateman (Fremantle). He sailed on her on her maiden voyage, as boatswain. Built many luggers for the company & steamers, schooners & ketches.

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  • Great grandfather my grandmother was Olive Eustace Howson

    Sun 5 Jun 2016

  • Great Grandfather Spinaway. Grandfather William Dalkin Howson.(Boona)

    Thu 27 Jan 2022

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