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The William Nicol left Portree on the Isle of Skye in 1837 and brought Heather's ancestors Alexander and Mary McLennan to Australia. Contrary to popular belief, and that of TV shows like Who Do You Think You Are?, this voyage had nothing to do with the Rev John Dunmore Lang, and was arranged by Dr David Boyter RN at the behest of NSW Governor Bourke. This artist's impression of the ship was obtained during research into the voyage which also revealed the fallacy of the Reverend Lang's involvement. |