McClure's Arctic expedition in HMS Investigator

McClure's Arctic expedition in HMS Investigator 1850-1854 when he was credited with the discovery of the North West Passage. McClure, whose party was in great distress, unexpectedly meetng up with Lieutenant Pim of HMS Resolute'. Relief was at hand. Robert John le Mesurier McClure (1807-1873) Irish-born British explorer. Engraving from Heroes of Britain by Edwin Hodder (London, circa 1880)

1807-1873 1850-1854 Credited Failure Hardship Hodder Investigator Irish-born Mcclure Mcclures Mesurier Resolute Suffering Unexpectedly

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