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Dalrymple, Alexander

"Alexander Dalrymple (July 24, 1737 - June 19, 1808) was a Scottish geographer and the first Hydrographer of the British Admiralty. He was the main proponent of the theory that there existed a vast undiscovered continent in the South Pacific, Terra Australis Incognita. He produced thousands of nautical charts mapping a remarkable number of seas and oceans for the first time and contributing significantly to the safety of shipping. His theories prompted a number of expeditions in search of this mythical land, until James Cook demonstrated its non-existence on his second voyage in 1772-1775."

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Bligh Letter to Joseph Banks Nov 26, 1787
- If you please to present my compliments to Mr. Dalrymple.
Bligh - Voyage to the South Sea, Chap 3
- (*Footnote. In Mr. Dalrymple's Collection of Plans
Pandora - Hamilton Voyage Round the World Chap 1
- saluted Admiral Dalrymple,