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Shuker, George (1799–1833)

The Wanstead whaler parted company with the Harmony, Swindells, on the 20th August last, off Howe's Island, with 1,200 barrels of oil stowed; steering for the Bay of Islands to refresh; had one boat stove, one man killed, and one severely hurt by a whale. George Shuker, cooper, died on the 22d May last.

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'Shuker, George (1799–1833)', Obituaries Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://oa.anu.edu.au/obituary/shuker-george-25250/text33691, accessed 28 March 2023.

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Life Summary [details]

Birth

1799
London, Middlesex, England

Death

23 May, 1833 (aged ~ 34)
at sea

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Passenger Ship
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