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Moresby, Sir Fairfax

Sir Fairfax Moresby was a British Admiral. As a rear-admiral, he was commander-in-chief of the Pacific Station 1850-1853, based at Valparaiso, Chile, with the flagship HMS Portland. While stationed there, he took an interest in Pitcairn Island and planned the emigration of the islanders to Norfolk Island which took place in 1856. He was also instrumental in sending George Hunn Nobbs to England for ordination.

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Pitcairn - Pitcairn Island Register Title Page
- for Admiral Moresby tells us,
Pitcairn - Pitcairn Island Register Aug 8-9, 1852
- bearing the flag of Rear Adml. Fairfax Moresby of the blue,
- To day Adml. Moresby proposed to the Inhabitants
Pitcairn - Pitcairn Island Register May 16-28, 1853
- from their untiring friend & benefactor Adml Moresby
Pitcairn - Pitcairn Island Register Nov 3-5, 1853
- more especially Rear Adml. Moresby and his benevolent officers.
Pitcairn - Pitcairn Island Register Jan 5-Feb 9, 1856
- from Adml. Sir Fairfax Moresby, Rev. Mr. Murray & other valuable friends