StrachanJ

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Strachan, Capt. John

(Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 1: Cyclopaedia of collectors)

career:

Leader of the expedition of the ‘Melbourne Age’ (cf. sub C. Stewart) in 1884, paid several other visits to New Guinea of which he relates in his book.¹

Collecting localities:¹

1884. Expedition of the ‘Melbourne Age’ to SE. New Guinea (cf. sub C. Stewart).-1885.² Sailing from Port Jackson (Sept. 17) in the ‘Herald’; Dauan Isl., Saibai Isl., Boigu Isl.; SE. New Guinea: west mouth of the Mai Kusa Baxter River) and the western tributary and Mata Kaua Isl.; ascending the Wassi Kusa as far as the Mai Kusa; Strachan Isl.; Beru District, Boigu Isl. (Nov. 19), Saibai (22) and the opposite mainland of New Guinea; Mawata on the Binaturi; failing attempt to reach the mouth of the Fly; back to Mawata and visit to Masagari and Turi-Turi; homeward bound (Dec. 15); Port Jackson (Jan. 20, 1886).-1886-87. Moluccas: through Samau Strait ranging along the N. coast of Timor, Ombai Passage, Banda Sea, Banda Islands, Keffing & Gisser (= Geser) (Ceram-laut Islands); SW. New Guinea: Gulf of MacCluer; anchoring near Ati-Ati and Rumbati; Sekar Bay, Tambani, Bombarai, Bintuni, Arguni lsl.; Moluccas: Gisser = Geser, 1 week’s stay); SW. New Guinea: Gulf of MacCluer; Goram Isl. (for 8 days); Karas and Tuburuasa islands; Samai and ascent of the mountain near the bay; Tuburuasa (Jan. 17, 1887); Arguni Bay; Dobo (Aru Islands); Kei Islands; S. New Guinea: Mawata near the mouth of the Binaturi, Saibai, Boigu and Strachan islands; Cape York (March 2); back in England (Jan. 1888).-1889. In the 2nd half of the year once more visiting the coast of New Guinea, from where in March 1890 to Somerset.

collections:

He brought a collection of wood samples from his voyage in the ‘Herald’ (1885).²

literature:

(1) J. Strachan: ‘Explorations and adventures in New Guinea’ (Proc. Geogr. Soc. Australasia Queensl. Br. 1885-86; London 1888).
(2) cf. Ausland 59, 1886, p. 359.

	Career Collecting localities Collections Literature
	Strachan, Capt. John
	(Source: Flora Malesiana ser. 1, 1: Cyclopaedia of collectors)
	career: Leader of the expedition of the ‘Melbourne Age’ (cf. sub C. Stewart) in 1884, paid several other visits to New Guinea of which he relates in his book.¹
	Collecting localities:¹ 1884. Expedition of the ‘Melbourne Age’ to SE. New Guinea (cf. sub C. Stewart).-1885.² Sailing from Port Jackson (Sept. 17) in the ‘Herald’; Dauan Isl., Saibai Isl., Boigu Isl.; SE. New Guinea: west mouth of the Mai Kusa Baxter River) and the western tributary and Mata Kaua Isl.; ascending the Wassi Kusa as far as the Mai Kusa; Strachan Isl.; Beru District, Boigu Isl. (Nov. 19), Saibai (22) and the opposite mainland of New Guinea; Mawata on the Binaturi; failing attempt to reach the mouth of the Fly; back to Mawata and visit to Masagari and Turi-Turi; homeward bound (Dec. 15); Port Jackson (Jan. 20, 1886).-1886-87. Moluccas: through Samau Strait ranging along the N. coast of Timor, Ombai Passage, Banda Sea, Banda Islands, Keffing & Gisser (= Geser) (Ceram-laut Islands); SW. New Guinea: Gulf of MacCluer; anchoring near Ati-Ati and Rumbati; Sekar Bay, Tambani, Bombarai, Bintuni, Arguni lsl.; Moluccas: Gisser = Geser, 1 week’s stay); SW. New Guinea: Gulf of MacCluer; Goram Isl. (for 8 days); Karas and Tuburuasa islands; Samai and ascent of the mountain near the bay; Tuburuasa (Jan. 17, 1887); Arguni Bay; Dobo (Aru Islands); Kei Islands; S. New Guinea: Mawata near the mouth of the Binaturi, Saibai, Boigu and Strachan islands; Cape York (March 2); back in England (Jan. 1888).-1889. In the 2nd half of the year once more visiting the coast of New Guinea, from where in March 1890 to Somerset.
	collections: He brought a collection of wood samples from his voyage in the ‘Herald’ (1885).²
	literature: (1) J. Strachan: ‘Explorations and adventures in New Guinea’ (Proc. Geogr. Soc. Australasia Queensl. Br. 1885-86; London 1888). (2) cf. Ausland 59, 1886, p. 359.