George Egerton collection 1875-1912

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George Egerton collection 1875-1912

Expedition material (12 volumes) and correspondence (227 leaves, 1 microfilm)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6285354

Scott Polar Research Institute

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George Le Clerk Egerton and others

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George Le Clerk Egerton was born circa 1853. He was sub-lieutenant in HMS Alert on the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876 (leader George Strong Nares). The expedition was sent by the Admiralty to attempt to reach the North Pole by way of Smith Sound and to explore the coasts of Greenland and adjacent lands. Although the attempt to reach the Pole was unsuccessful, the expedition made some geographical discoveries and returned with a large quantity of scientific data. He died in 1940. ...

Conybeare C R fl 1875

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Nares, George S. (George Strong), 1831-1915

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Epithet: Judge of Common Pleas British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000295.0x00020f ...

Egerton George Le Clerk 1852-1940

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British Arctic Expedition North Greenland and Canada 1875-1875

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Alert (Warship) 1875-1876

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