 In 1793, the merchant vessel "Shah Hormuzear" and the whaler anchored off Darnley Island.A party of 6 sailors were killed by the Islanders when they were discovered polluting Darnley Island’s only supply of fresh water.In retaliation the Captains Alt and Bampton ordered the destruction of huts, canoes and gardens on Darnley Island and several Islanders were killed.