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Waterhouse, Henry
1770-1812. Was an officer on HMS 'Sirius' of the First Fleet to Australia in 1788. Served with Flinders on HMS 'Bellerophon' in the 1794 battle, the 'Glorious First of June'. Was commander of HMS 'Reliance' with Flinders as master's mate in the 1795 voyage to New South Wales. Purchased pure merino sheep at Cape of Good Hope and brought them to Australia. George Bass (surgeon on 'Reliance' and fellow explorer with Flinders) married his sister Elizabeth Waterhouse in 1800. Died in 1812.

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