In March, 1686, Dampier in a little barque, the cygnet, commanded by Captain Swan, quitted the American coast and sailed westward across the Pacific.
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Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery
It has been stated that the cygnet touched at New Holland.
"The Naval Pioneers of Australia"
Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery
The ship remained in cygnet Bay until March 12th, and during that time the vessel was hove down and repaired.
"The Naval Pioneers of Australia"
Louis Becke and Walter Jeffery