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John Shortland | |
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| Born | 1739 Plymouth, England |
| Died | 1803 (aged 63–64) Lille, France |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Great Britain |
| Service/ | Royal Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
| Spouse(s) |
Margarethe Rutherford
(m. 1764) |
| Children | John Shortland Thomas George Shortland |
| Relations | Willoughby Shortland (grandson) Peter Shortland (grandson) Edward Shortland (grandson) |
Commander John Shortland (1739–1803) was a Royal Navy officer known for being the agent for transports of First Fleet and for exploring and charting islands in the South Pacific.