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Discovery of Parry Channel
- When
- 1819
- Where
- Parry Channel
Parry guided HMS Hecla and HMS Griper through an iceberg-laden passage later named the Parry Channel, a key part of the Northwest Passage.
The eastern entrance and main axis of the Northwest Passage, known as the Parry Channel, was found in 1819. Parry's expedition navigated this iceberg-laden passage, marking a significant step in the quest for the Northwest Passage.
Sources
- Northwest Passage Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-05
- Edward Parry (Royal Navy officer, born 1790) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-04
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