This is the memorial of Matthew Flinders displayed on page 521 in The Life of Matthew Flinders by Ernest Scott. The memorial reads: in memory of captain MATTHEW FLINDERS, aged 40 years after having twice circumnavigated the globe. he was sent by the admiralty in the year 1801, to make discoveries on the coast of terra australis. returning from this voyage he suffered shipwreck and by the injustice of the french government was imprisoned six years in the island of mauritius. in 1810 he was restored to his native land and not long after was attacked by an excruciating disease. the anguish h
This is the memorial of Matthew Flinders displayed on page 521 in The Life of Matthew Flinders by Ernest Scott. The memorial reads: in memory of captain MATTHEW FLINDERS, aged 40 years after having twice circumnavigated the globe. he was sent by the admiralty in the year 1801, to make discoveries on the coast of terra australis. returning from this voyage he suffered shipwreck and by the injustice of the french government was imprisoned six years in the island of mauritius. in 1810 he was restored to his native land and not long after was attacked by an excruciating disease. the anguish he bore until death with undeviating fortitude his country will long regret the loss of one whose exertions in her cause were only equalled by his perseverance but his family will deeply feel the irreparable deprivation. they do not herein lament a man of superior intellect they mourn an affectionate husband, a tender father. a kind brother, and a faithful friend. 1 July 2010, 14:49 (UTC). Printed in 1914 edition. 299 Page 521 memorial (The Life of Matthew Flinders)
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