Powell, George

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Biographical notes:

George Powell was born circa 1796 in England. He joined Messrs Daniel Bennett and Sons and in 1818 made his first voyage south in command of Dove . During his third voyage he discovered the South Orkney Islands (1821). He went to work for Messrs Enderby in 1823.

From the guide to the George Powell collection, 1828, (Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge)

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  • Sealing

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Places:

  • Antarctica Discovery and exploration (as recorded)