Robert McCormick collection 1884

McCormick, R. M. (Robert M.), 1800-1890

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British Naval Exploring Expedition Antarctica 1839-1843

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British Naval North Polar Expedition Svalbard/Arctic Ocean 1827

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Parry, William Edward, Sir, 1790-1855

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Sir (William) Edward Parry: b 1790; entered Royal Navy 1803; Lt 1810; in 1818 he commanded the ALEXANDER, a hired brig under the orders of Captain John Ross in his expedition to the Arctic; in 1819 he was appointed to the HECLA, in command of an expedition to discover the north-west passage; promoted Commander, 1820 and Captain 1821; led a further three expeditions to the Arctic, 1821-1825; Hydrographer to the Admiralty, 1825; led a further expedition to the North Pole, 1827, reaching further no...

Back, George, Sir, 1796-1878

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British Naval Franklin Search Expedition Canada Arctic Archipelago 1852-1854

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Mccormick, Robert

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Epithet: naval surgeon British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000000220.0x000105 Robert McCormick was born on 22 July 1800 at Runham, Norfolk, the son of a naval surgeon. He studied medicine at Guy's and St Thomas's hospitals in London, becoming a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1822. He entered the Royal Navy the following year as an assistant surgeon in the flagship HMS Queen Charlotte, serving ...