John Strachan (explorer)
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John Strachan (explorer)
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John Strachan was a Scottish-born Australian shipmaster and explorer. Born in Montrose, Scotland, to engineer John Strachan and Sarah, née Delarne, Strachan's family moved to England in 1853 where he studied engineering before running away to sea, fighting for the Union in the American Civil War, sailing on the trade routes from India to Japan, whaling in the Arctic, advising the Prince of Higo in Japan, and managing guano workings on Baker Island. He arrived in Tasmania on 25 April 1872 as mate
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Australian explorer
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2023-08-19T18:47:47Z
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