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| − | '''John Shortland''' (1769–1810) was a naval officer, the eldest son of [[John Shortland (Royal Navy officer)|John Shortland]].<ref name=ABD>[http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A020403b.htm Shortland, John (1796 - 1810)]. The Australian Dictionary of Biography - Online Edition.</ref> Shortland joined the [[Royal Navy]] as a midshipman and went to |
+ | '''John Shortland''' (1769–1810) was a naval officer, the eldest son of [[John Shortland (Royal Navy officer)|John Shortland]].<ref name=ABD>[http://www.adb.online.anu.edu.au/biogs/A020403b.htm Shortland, John (1796 - 1810)]. The Australian Dictionary of Biography - Online Edition.</ref> Shortland joined the [[Royal Navy]] as a midshipman and went to Quebec in a transport commanded by his father. From 1783 to 1787 he served in the West Indies. In 1787 he was [[master's mate]] in the [[HMS Sirius (1786)|''Sirius'']] when the [[First Fleet]] sailed for Australia. Shortland spent nearly five years in Australia including time on Norfolk Island where ''Sirius'' was wrecked in 1790. In 1792 he returned to England. |
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+ | [[File:Shortland landing.jpg|thumb|150|left|right|Commemorative plaque of believed landing spot of Lt. John Shortland in Newcastle, formerly known as Coal River. ''Located on the Longworth building, 131 Scott street, Newcastle.'']]In 1794 he returned to Australia with the new governor, [[John Hunter (Royal Navy officer)|John Hunter]] as first lieutenant. |
| − | On 9 September 1797, while on his way to Port Stephens in pursuit of some runaway convicts, Shortland entered the estuary of the |
+ | On 9 September 1797, while on his way to Port Stephens in pursuit of some runaway convicts, Shortland entered the estuary of the Hunter River on which Newcastle, New South Wales is situated. During his brief stay, Shortland named the river, though for some years it was often referred to as the Coal River, made the first chart of the harbour in the form of an eye-sketch and collected some samples of coal. In a later letter to his father, Shortland predicted that his discovery would prove ''a great acquisition to the settlement''.<ref>[http://www.jillhall.com/elect/facts.php Jill Hall M.P.] Federal member for Shortland</ref> |
The suburb of [[Shortland, New South Wales|Shortland]] is named after him. |
The suburb of [[Shortland, New South Wales|Shortland]] is named after him. |
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In 1800 [[George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer|Earl Spencer]] promoted Shortland to the rank of master and commander. Then his friend, Admiral [[John Schank]], a commissioner of the [[Transport Board]], was able to get Shortland appointed to the troopship [[Hector (1784)|''Pandour'']] as agent of the troops then going to Egypt. |
In 1800 [[George Spencer, 2nd Earl Spencer|Earl Spencer]] promoted Shortland to the rank of master and commander. Then his friend, Admiral [[John Schank]], a commissioner of the [[Transport Board]], was able to get Shortland appointed to the troopship [[Hector (1784)|''Pandour'']] as agent of the troops then going to Egypt. |
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+ | [[File:Egypt, Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria (1).jpg|thumb|left|150px|Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria]] |
| − | While Shortland was in Egypt, he flew a kite over [[Pompey's Pillar (column)|Pompey's Pillar]]. This enabled him to get ropes over it, and then a rope ladder. Then on on 3 February 1803 he and John White, ''Pandour{{'}}''s Master, climbed it. When they got to the top they displayed the |
+ | While Shortland was in Egypt, he flew a kite over [[Pompey's Pillar (column)|Pompey's Pillar]]. This enabled him to get ropes over it, and then a rope ladder. Then on on 3 February 1803 he and John White, ''Pandour{{'}}''s Master, climbed it. When they got to the top they displayed the Union Jack, drank a toast to [[George III of the United Kingdom|King George III]], and gave three cheers. Three days later they climbed the pillar again, erected a staff, fixed a weather vane, ate a beef steak, and again toasted the king.<ref>''Naval Chronicle'', Vol. 11, p.111.</ref> |
On Shortland's return from Egypt in 1803, he paid off ''Pandour''. A few days later he was appointed to {{HMS|Dolphin|1787|2}}, also a troopship. After serving briefly on her, he transferred to the 18-gun sloop {{HMS|Trompeuse|1800|2}}.<ref>''Naval Chronicle'', Vol. 24, pp.1-17.</ref> |
On Shortland's return from Egypt in 1803, he paid off ''Pandour''. A few days later he was appointed to {{HMS|Dolphin|1787|2}}, also a troopship. After serving briefly on her, he transferred to the 18-gun sloop {{HMS|Trompeuse|1800|2}}.<ref>''Naval Chronicle'', Vol. 24, pp.1-17.</ref> |
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| − | On 13 December 1809 he [[Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean|fought a gallant but hopeless action]] against two 48-gun and two 20-gun French ships. He was very seriously wounded and his ship so badly damaged that the enemy was compelled to burn her. The French took his mangled body to the hospital at |
+ | On 13 December 1809 he [[Roquebert's expedition to the Caribbean|fought a gallant but hopeless action]] against two 48-gun and two 20-gun French ships. He was very seriously wounded and his ship so badly damaged that the enemy was compelled to burn her. The French took his mangled body to the hospital at Guadeloupe where he died on 21 January 1810, 'firm in his attachment to the Protestant faith'. He was buried with full military honours at [[Basse-Terre]].<ref name=ABD/> |
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| − | | DATE OF BIRTH = 5 September 1769 |
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Revision as of 15:14, 24 January 2021
| Lt. John Shortland | |
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January 21, 1810 (aged 40) Guadeloupe |
| Cause of death | Battle injuries |
| Occupation | Naval officer |
| Parents | John Shortland |
Lieutenant Shortland.
John Shortland (1769–1810) was a naval officer, the eldest son of John Shortland.[1] Shortland joined the Royal Navy as a midshipman and went to Quebec in a transport commanded by his father. From 1783 to 1787 he served in the West Indies. In 1787 he was master's mate in the Sirius when the First Fleet sailed for Australia. Shortland spent nearly five years in Australia including time on Norfolk Island where Sirius was wrecked in 1790. In 1792 he returned to England.
Commemorative plaque of believed landing spot of Lt. John Shortland in Newcastle, formerly known as Coal River. Located on the Longworth building, 131 Scott street, Newcastle.
In 1794 he returned to Australia with the new governor, John Hunter as first lieutenant.
On 9 September 1797, while on his way to Port Stephens in pursuit of some runaway convicts, Shortland entered the estuary of the Hunter River on which Newcastle, New South Wales is situated. During his brief stay, Shortland named the river, though for some years it was often referred to as the Coal River, made the first chart of the harbour in the form of an eye-sketch and collected some samples of coal. In a later letter to his father, Shortland predicted that his discovery would prove a great acquisition to the settlement.[2]
The suburb of Shortland is named after him.
In 1800 Earl Spencer promoted Shortland to the rank of master and commander. Then his friend, Admiral John Schank, a commissioner of the Transport Board, was able to get Shortland appointed to the troopship Pandour as agent of the troops then going to Egypt.
Pompey's Pillar, Alexandria
While Shortland was in Egypt, he flew a kite over Pompey's Pillar. This enabled him to get ropes over it, and then a rope ladder. Then on on 3 February 1803 he and John White, Pandour's Master, climbed it. When they got to the top they displayed the Union Jack, drank a toast to King George III, and gave three cheers. Three days later they climbed the pillar again, erected a staff, fixed a weather vane, ate a beef steak, and again toasted the king.[3]
On Shortland's return from Egypt in 1803, he paid off Pandour. A few days later he was appointed to Dolphin, also a troopship. After serving briefly on her, he transferred to the 18-gun sloop Trompeuse.[4]
On 13 December 1809 he fought a gallant but hopeless action against two 48-gun and two 20-gun French ships. He was very seriously wounded and his ship so badly damaged that the enemy was compelled to burn her. The French took his mangled body to the hospital at Guadeloupe where he died on 21 January 1810, 'firm in his attachment to the Protestant faith'. He was buried with full military honours at Basse-Terre.[1]
External links
"Shortland, John". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900. Photo of John Shortland Senior as on the Stamp
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Shortland, John (1796 - 1810). The Australian Dictionary of Biography - Online Edition.
- ↑ Jill Hall M.P. Federal member for Shortland
- ↑ Naval Chronicle, Vol. 11, p.111.
- ↑ Naval Chronicle, Vol. 24, pp.1-17.
The original article can be found at John Shortland and the edit history here.