title: David Samwell (1751-98): surgeon on the Discovery.
abstract: David Samwell, born in North Wales, was surgeon on the Discovery during the third and last voyage of Captain James Cook. Samwell wrote a biography of Cook and was a distinguished poet. He also served on several more voyages, retiring from the sea aged 45.
authors.affiliation: Department of Gastroenterology, Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend CF31 1RQ UK. JSMogwr@aol.com
authors.forename: J S
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: Morris
mesh_terms: D005101:Expeditions / Q000266:history*; D013502:General Surgery / Q000266:history*; D049671:History, 18th Century; D006801:Humans; D009326:Naval Medicine / Q000266:history*; D006113:United Kingdom