Holbrook, George Papps
George Papps Holbrook (1770 - March 18, 1832) was a British hydrographic surveyor who lived and worked in Newfoundland and Nova Scotia. He was born in Cornwall, England. Between 1814 and 1820, as a master in the Royal Navy, Holbrook commanded the Brig Sydney in order to survey the east coast of Newfoundland; between 1817 and 1820, he was assisted by astronomical surveyor William Bullock. He later commanded the Brig Snap, but would be relieved of that command in 1821. 1822 saw the birth of a son in Halifax. By the time of his death, he had become Surveyor General of Newfoundland.
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