Explorer and naval administrator. Born Devon, the younger brother of Stephen.
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William Borough
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This tablet is in memory of Sir Hugh Willoughby, Stephen Borough, William Bor...
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Luke Smith
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
James Fitzjames
Role on the lost expedition: Captain on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Christopher Columbus
Explorer. Born in the Republic of Genoa (his birth date is approximate). From 1492 to 1504, he made four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean under the auspices of the monarchs of Spain. These voyages...
Person, Exploring, Race Issues, Seriously Famous, Caribbean Islands, Cuba, Italy, Spain, USA
John Gregory
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Gertrude Bell
Traveller, archaeologist, writer and diplomat, Gertrude Margaret Lowthian Bell, CBE, explored, mapped, and became highly influential to British imperial policy-making due to her knowledge and cont...
Person, Exploring, History, Politics & Administration, Iraq, Israel/Palestine, Middle East, Syria