The following is an index to references for mariners and seamen worldwide, mentioned in colonial Australian newspapers, pre 1900. Though most are noted as Captain, not all were certified captains Gardner-Capt New Zealander_whaling 1831/S Gardner-Capt Luminary 1836 Go to this site and search on surname Gardner for more Australian genealogy. http://www.standard.net.au/~jwilliams/index.htm