Biographical entry: Thomas, William H.

Summary

Journal 1859. Entitled: Journal of the Schooner Santa Barbara, in search of a safe northern harbour and commanded by H.D. Sinclair, Master Mariner. 1 September 1859-27 October 1859. Manuscript copy in exercise book. This voyage resulted in the discovery of Port Denison the future port of Bowen. On board also were James Gordon and Benjamin Poole, prospective pastoralists in search of grazing land, who both figured in the early history of European settlement in north Queensland. National Library of Australia MS.3274.