HMS Barracouta (1820) explained

HMS Barracouta was a Royal Navy survey ship. It accompanied in 1821 to 1826 in order to map Africa's eastern coastline.[1] The expedition was led by British explorer and naval officer Vice Admiral William Fitzwilliam Owen.[2] The master of the Barracouta was A. F. Morgan, whose name was used for Morgan Bay in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.[3]

Barracouta was converted to a barque-rigged packet in 1829 and sold in 1836.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Cape Of Ghosts . Motsamayi Tourism Group . 3 January 2017 . 20 May 2024.
  2. Web site: Cradock and these South African towns are getting name changes . Swisherpost . 26 August 2022 . 20 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Morgan Bay-Gxarha . SA History . 20 May 2024.
  4. Book: Taylor, James. James Taylor (British author and historian). Voyage of the Beagle: Darwin's Extraordinary Adventure in Fitzroy's Famous Survey Ship. https://books.google.com/books?id=g7C-AgAAQBAJ&pg=PT36. 2008. Conway Publishing, Anova Books. 978-1-84486-066-1. 1: The Origin & Design of HMS Beagle.

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