Historedia
Person

William Edward Parry

Events
2
Episodes
3
Years
1818–1820

Every event in Historedia whose sources name William Edward Parry, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. John Ross departs in search of the Northwest Passage

    1818

    Role: Lieutenant commanding the vessel Alexander

    1. April 1818 · LondonDeparture from London

      John Ross departed London in April 1818 commanding Isabella, accompanied by Alexander under Lieutenant Parry, to explore Baffin's Bay.

  2. Edward Bransfield sights Antarctica

    1820

    Role: Midshipman

    1. January 1820 · King George IslandPossession of King George Island

      Bransfield took formal possession of King George Island for King George III.

    2. 30 January 1820 · Trinity PeninsulaSighting of Trinity Peninsula

      Bransfield sighted the Trinity Peninsula on 30 January 1820, identifying the Antarctic mainland.

Sources

  1. John Ross (Royal Navy officer) Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-07
  2. Edward Bransfield Wikipedia, revision of 2026-05-09