John Stokes b. 1 August 1811

Also known as John Lort Stokes
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John Lort Stokes was a sketcher, surveyor, explorer and naval officer. In 1837-43 he took part in the survey of the coastline of northern Australia. Stokes found and named Port Darwin and the Albert River in northern Australia. A giant sea serpent, Hydrus stokesii, was named after him.
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sketcher, surveyor, explorer and naval officer, son of Henry Stokes and Anne, née Phillips, was born on 1 August 1811 at Scotchwell, the family home near Haverfordwest, Wales.

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Writers:
Bolton, G.C Note: DAA biographer
Date written:
1992
Last updated:
2011

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Other occupations
  • Naval officer
  • Explorer (ANZSIC code: 6910)
  • Surveyor
  • Naval officer
  • Explorer
  • Surveyor