Edward Belcher
British naval officer and explorer
Born
February 27th, 1799
226 years ago
Died
1877
148 years ago — 78 years old
Category
Explorers & Adventurers
Country
United Kingdom
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Served in the Royal Navy and focused on hydrography and exploration. Commanded HMS Sulphur during the Arctic expeditions. Conducted significant surveys of the Pacific and Arctic Oceans. Played a critical role in the government-sponsored expedition to the Arctic exploring areas around Baffin Bay and the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Authored works on his explorations and contributed to the understanding of navigation and mapping during the 19th century.
Commanded HMS Sulphur during Arctic expeditions
Conducted surveys in the Pacific and Arctic Oceans
Authored reports on navigation and hydrography
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