Explorer. Born at 8 Myton Place, Hull. He made several expeditions to Antarctica, including one which convinced him of the best route to the south pole. This was later followed by Roald Amundsen, who after his triumph, sent Colbeck a letter of thanks. Colbeck Bay and Cape Colbeck, both in Antarctica were named for him. Died at his home, 51 Inchmery Road, Catford.
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Willliam Colbeck
Captain William Colbeck, 1871 - 1930, Antarctic explorer, lived in a house on...
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Mariner and colonist. His family name appears to have originally been Sicklemore, and why he chose to call himself Ratcliffe remains a riddle. He was captain of the 'Discovery', one of three ships ...
Role on the lost expedition: Boy on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
