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.
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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