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MORGAN, William

Died 27 November 1874

Origin Cardiff, Wales (UK)
First settled in Albany, Western Australia
Original Occupation Sailor
Occupation in Australia Pilot (Albany Port)

ENGLAND'S QUEEN

Departure Port Cardiff
Arrival Year 1862

Albany

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Upon arrival in Albany aboard the sailing ship 'England's Queen', William Morgan (First Mate) and several other crew refused to sail on, declaring the ship unseaworthy. They were jailed for 12 weeks as mutineers. On his release, William was appointed Assistant Pilot to the Port of Albany.

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