Dictionary of Sydney

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Bass, Henry Tompson

Successful shipbuilder who established shipyard on north eastern shores of Darling Harbour in the early 1830s, as well as a smaller one at Bradley's Head on the northern shore of Sydney Harbour. He developed land at Balmain and on the Hawkesbury, also building a new punt at Wiseman's Ferry.

Milestone
Departed Sydney
25 Feb 1853
Died
France
09 Jul 1859
Occupation