William Bell
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Naval officer and colonial governor. Born in Plymouth. He served under Captain James Cook and was chosen to command the Bounty on a voyage to Tahiti to collect bread-fruit plants. On the return jo...
Person, Armed Forces, Exploring, Seriously Famous, Australia
Diplomat, poet, hedonist and traveller. Born Petworth House, Sussex. Advocated anti-Imperialism, and supported Irish nationalism. Legendary womaniser, one being William Morris's wife, Jane. Married...
Explorer and naval administrator. Born Devon. Elder brother to William. Sailed in the same North-East Passage expedition as Willoughby, as captain of the 'Edward Bonaventure', the ship that had ...
Explorer and naval administrator. Born Devon, the younger brother of Stephen.
One of Scott's four companions who died with him, returning from the South Pole. Lieutenant in the Navy. Nicknamed Birdie due to his beak-like nose.
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.