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Arrival of the Orion in San Francisco Bay

When
1822
Where
San Francisco Bay
Part of
English ship Orion lands at Yerba Buena under William A. Richardson

William A. Richardson arrived as second mate aboard the British whaling ship Orion in San Francisco Bay in 1822, shortly after Mexican independence.

The passage confirms Richardson arrived as second mate aboard the British whaling ship Orion in San Francisco Bay in 1822. This occurred shortly after Mexico had won its independence from Spain. The specific date of August 22 is not supported by the provided passages.

Sources

  1. William Anthony Richardson Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-30

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