Dictionary of Sydney

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Trail, Donald

Sea captain who commanded the Second Fleet transport, Neptune. Described as 'a perfect sea-monster' by passenger, Elizabeth Macarthur, Trail was prosecuted along with Chief Mate William Ellerington for the mistreatment of the convicts aboard Neptune after they returned to England. They were both acquitted.

Milestone
Arrived Sydney
Neptune
28 Jun 1790
Name
Alternate
Traill, Donald
Occupation
Position
1789
1790 - 1791