James Stirling (Royal Navy officer)
In his second command, , he carried supplies and coinage to Australia. He also we to secretly learn about other nations' interest in the region and explore locations for British settlements.  He is remembered for his exploration of the Swan River.  On 30 December 1828, he was made Lieutenant-Governor of the colony-to-be. He founded the city of Perth and the port of Fremantle. He also was in charge of the development of the surrounding area. On 4 March 1831m he was made Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the new territory, Western Australia.  He remained at that post until in 1838 he returned to his naval career.