Near Port Fairy in Moyne Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
Captain John Griffiths
1801-1881
Photographed By Jenny Beacham, February 1, 2012
1. In Memory of Captain John Griffiths 1801 - 1881 Marker
This island is named after him and he was responsible for bringing the first White settlers from Launceston, Tasmania to Portland Bay and Port Fairy Victoria.
He established the first major whaling station at Portland in 1833 and later established a larger whaling station on this island, in 1836.
An entrepreneur, his activities included ship-builder, ship-owner, intercolonial trader, merchant, farmer, whaler, sailor, brewer, flour-miller, and landowner.
Erected 1985 by Tasmanian Descendants of Captain John Griffiths.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1801.
Location. 38° 23.455′ S, 142° 15.24′ E. Marker is near Port Fairy, Victoria, in Moyne Shire. Marker is on Griffiths Island just east of Ocean Drive, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Port Fairy VIC 3284, Australia. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within walking distance of this marker. SS Casino (approx. 1.2 kilometers away).
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 10, 2012, by Jenny Beacham of Hepburn Springs, Victoria. This page has been viewed 1,749 times since then and 40 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 11, 2012, by Jenny Beacham of Hepburn Springs, Victoria. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
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