Edward Belcher

British naval officer and explorer

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

Links & References

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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