Dictionary of Sydney

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Cogswell, Nathaniel

American sailor and trader who was a member of the Entreprise crew, and later traded staple goods to Sydney.

Milestone
Born
Rowley, Massachusetts, United States
16 Apr 1778
Arrived Sydney
Entreprise
09 Sep 1802
Died
New York, United States
13 Nov 1832
Occupation

Cogswell, Nathaniel

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2010

A member of the first trading expedition from Mauritius to Sydney in 1802, Cogswell was officer in charge of the cargo of wine and spirits. He was rescued from the wreck of the Entreprise and later traded sugar, tea and Chinese wares to Sydney.