after their former shipmate.

Some notable events:
*Reached Swan River: 15 November 1837
*Discovered Fitzroy River: 1838
*Left Sydney for Port Essington: 22 May 1839
*Arrived at Port Essington: January 1840
*Discovered and named Adam Bay: 1840
*L. R. (Lewis Roper) Fitzmaurice (mate) discovered Adelaide River