William Edward Parry

William Edward Parry
William Edward Parry was a British naval officer and Arctic explorer, renowned for his expeditions in search of the Northwest Passage in the early 19th century. He led several voyages to the Arctic, including his most famous expedition in 1819–1820 aboard HMS *Hecla*, during which he achieved the farthest westward penetration of the Arctic at that time. Parry documented his explorations in several books, including "Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage" and "Narrative of an Attempt to Reach the North Pole." His contributions significantly advanced Arctic exploration, and he was later knighted for his achievements.

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Departure from Winter Island.—Meet with some Esquimaux travelling to the Northward.—Obstruction and Danger from the Ice and Tides.—Discovery of the Barrow River, and its Fall.—Favourable Passage to the Northward.—Arrival off the Strait of the Fury and Hecla.—Progress opposed by a fixed barrier of Ice.—Communicate with the Natives of Igloolik.—Unsuccessful Attempt to get between the Ice... more...

CHAPTER I. Passage across the Atlantic.—Enter Davis's Strait.—UnsuccessfulAttempt to penetrate the Ice to the Western Coast.—Voyage up theStrait.—Passage through the Ice to the Western Coast.—Arrivaloff Possession Bay, on the Southern Side of the Entrance into SirJames Lancaster's Sound. In the beginning of May, 1819, the Hecla and Griper were towed down the river; the guns and... more...