James Weddell collection 1820-1843

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James Weddell collection 1820-1843

Expedition material (11 charts, 3 sketches and 2 volumes, correspondence (Circa 5 leaves) and biographical notes (Circa 16 leaves)

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SNAC Resource ID: 6285507

Scott Polar Research Institute

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James Weddell was born on 24 August 1787 in Ostend, of Scottish parents. At a very early age and with little education, Weddell was apprenticed to ships in the North Sea coastal trade. In 1808, while in a merchant vessel, he knocked down his captain in a dispute and was handed over as a prisoner to the Royal Navy. There, taking advantage of the opportunities for study and rendering himself a capable navigator, he was rapidly promoted to midshipman, petty officer and master. ...

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