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...
Seaman. Baptised at Harwich, Essex, on 29 December 1561. He was the captain of the Susan Constant, the largest of the three ships which carried settlers to found the Jamestown Settlement in 1607. I...
Lost on the Franklin Expedition to find the North West Passage. See Franklin's page for more details.
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.
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.
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