John McDonald (circa 1763-1788).
John McDonald joined Sirius on 27 December 1786 as able
seaman aged 23 from Cork, Ireland. On 29 January 1788 he was discharged
to Supply: he died as William at sick quarters on 10 April 1788.
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SACRED
To
The Memory of
John
McDonald.
The sea is quiet.
No bells from church and harbor,
Almost six and light is spreading now,
My life has ended and I feel stillness everywhere.
Information:
Founders of Australia.
M.Gillen.
Verse J. Mortimer # 6409.
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