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Departure from London
- When
- April 1818
- Where
- London
John Ross departed London in April 1818 commanding Isabella, accompanied by Alexander under Lieutenant Parry, to explore Baffin's Bay.
The expedition left London in April 1818. Ross commanded Isabella, a vessel hired by the Admiralty, while Alexander, another hired vessel, was under Lieutenant William Edward Parry. The voyage aimed to explore Baffin's Bay and inquire into the probability of a north-west passage, marking the first of a new series of attempts to answer this question.
Sources
- John Ross (Royal Navy officer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
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