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382 - The Frederick Escape: The Ship that Never Was

Do Go On

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The Frederick, the Mary, the Captain?

The Frederick changed names and sailed from Liverpool instead of Van Diemansland. They arrived in this port town and just started partying, dancing it up on the beach. A few too many to drink at a bar and let slip the true story to an interpreter who was known as 'Cockney Tom' The governor didn't believe their stories so they were taken into custody by local police.

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