About
British admiral and explorer who mapped out Australia's coast and found what became Port Moresby.
Before Fame
He joined the Royal Navy at 12 years of age as a cadet.
Trivia
He served all over the region around Australia surveying, charting, and fighting off kidnappers.
Family Life
His father was naval officer Admiral Sir Fairfax Moresby.
Associated With
Port Moresby became a vital base for U.S. General Douglas MacArthur, who commanded the war effort in the Pacific in WWII.
