Log of H.M.S. Challenger, 14 December 1828-14 September 1829

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Places visited include: Tristan da Cunha, Cape of Good Hope, Rottnest Island, Cockburn Sound, Cocos Island.

Details of: Course, wind, weather, remarks - sails set, weather, duties on board, taking formal possession of West coast of New Holland (2nd May 1829) - 'sent a party to the main with tents to commence forming the settlement near Swan River consisting of Lieut. Henry, Lieut. Griffin ...', working parties on shore helping settlement building houses etc., arrival of St. Leonard with cattle and stores for colony.

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