Dictionary of Sydney

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Wilkinson, William

Passenger who died in the wreck of the Edward Lombe in Sydney Harbour in 1834. He had joined the ship in Hobart. He and Captain Stroyan and two of the crew were trying to cut away the launch to attempt a rescue of all hands when they were washed away by the high seas. 

Milestone
Died
25 Aug 1834
Position
15 Aug 1834 - 25 Aug 1834