Naval officer and arctic explorer.  Born Bath.  The Canadian Encyclopedia says "He contributed much to the eventual discovery of the Northwest Passage and the North Pole."  Lieut-Governor of Greenw...
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Founder and first governor of Australia. Born in the ward of Bread Street. Entered the Royal Navy 1753. In 1787 he led a fleet of 11 ships, with a complement of four companies of marines as well a...
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Courtier, explorer, author and puddle-coverer. Â Born Devon. Â Became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and explored Virginia, America, for her, enabling its colonisation. Â Briefly imprisoned in the T...
Person, Exploring, Poetry, Politics & Administration, Seriously Famous, USA
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