Smith, British Exploring Expedition, 1871

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MS 300/1;D Original agreement and account of crew of the yacht Samson of Cowes for his first Arctic voyage 1871

Administrative / Biographical History

The British Exploring Expedition, 1871, led by Benjamin Leigh Smith to Svalbard. Sailing in Samson in 1871 the expedition attained a furthest north of 81°.

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The Institute holds an archival collection for Herbert Chermside, which contains material relating to this expedition.

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Chermside Herbert Charles 1850-1929 Sir Knight Lieutenant General

Geographical Names

Svalbard (Norway)