Peter Corney
Peter Corney (18th century – 31 August 1835) was an English sailor and explorer. A veteran of many Pacific crossings, he is probably best known for his work Voyages in the Northern Pacific; Narrative of Several Trading Voyages from 1813 to 1818... He also gained a note of notoriety from his 1818 exploits as captain of the Argentinian sailing vessel Santa Rosa while in the employ of French privateer Hippolyte de Bouchard.
Peter Corney | |
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| Died | 31 August 1835 |
| Occupation(s) | Sailor, Explorer |
Corney died on 31 August 1835 in the company of his family while traversing the English Channel.
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