G. E. Richards

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Lieutenant G. E. Richards, was a commander of the survey ship HMQS Paluma which in the late 19th century surveyed the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia. Richards served aboard HMS Renard in 1878[1] and HMS Paluma in 1887 [2]. He was officer in charge of HMS Rambler in 1897 surveying the Strait of Belle Isle[3].

The 1887 voyage named the following places:

  • Cid Harbour 1887
  • Orpheus Island 1887
  • Pioneer Bay
  • Acacia Island
  • Mausoleum Island
  • Combe Island

[edit] References

  1. ^ Atoll Research, "[www.botany.hawaii.edu/faculty/duffy/arb/531-542/541.pdf]". Retrieved February 3, 2007
  2. ^ Place names of the Whitsundays, "[1]". Retrieved February 3, 2007
  3. ^ Friends of Hydrography, "[2]". Retrieved February 3, 2007
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