Botanist and explorer. Born Joseph Dalton Hooker, son of Sir William, at Halesworth, Suffolk. He travelled widely around the world, bringing back many species of plants to Britain. Became director of Kew Gardens in 1865 and instigated the compilation of a list of all scientific plants 'Index Kewensis' which is still in use today. Died at his home, The Camp, Sunningdale, Berkshire.
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Sir Joseph Hooker
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Terrence Alonzo Best was born on 9 December 1932. On 20 August 1959 he is shown as arriving in Southampton, Hampshire, aboard the S.S. Ascania having departed from Port of Spain, Trinidad and Toba...
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