Dictionary of Sydney

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Nicol, John

Scottish sailor whose autobiography published in 1822 recorded his circumnavigation of the globe, involvement in the American War of Independence, his life on a whaling vessel and that on a convict transport. On the voyage aboard Lady Juliana he partnered with Sarah Whitlam and together they had a child on the voyage to Sydney. After arriving, Nicol was stationed there for six weeks before setting sail for England, never returning to Sydney.

Milestone
Born
Currie, Scotland
1755
Arrived Sydney
Lady Juliana
06 Jun 1790
Departed Sydney
Lady Juliana
25 Jul 1790
Died
Scotland
1825
Occupation
Position
1789 - 1791
Relationship
Spouse
1789 - 1790