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George Raper
English naval officer and illustrator
| Bio | Commander George Raper was a Royal Navy officer and illustrator who as an able seaman joined the crew of HMS Sirius and the First Fleet to establish a colony at Botany Bay. He is best known today for his watercolour sketches of the voyage and settlement, particularly birds and flowers of Sydney Cove.2 |
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| Born | 1769 Sep 191 |
| Died | 1796 Sep 291 |
| Occupation | biological illustrator, illustrator, naval officer, painter1 |
| Cause of death | Unknown |
| Status | Confirmed: George Raper is a 27 Club member |