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William Dampier (1652-1715) cirumnavigated the World three times, first in command of the Ship Roebuck (symbolised by the Roebuck's Head) and lastly in the Duke 1708-1711 as Pilot to Captain Woode Rogers. This is symbolises by the Ducal Crown. The | William Dampier (1652-1715) cirumnavigated the World three times, first in command of the Ship Roebuck (symbolised by the Roebuck's Head) and lastly in the Duke 1708-1711 as Pilot to Captain Woode Rogers. This is symbolises by the Ducal Crown. The badge was approved in 1947. | ||