Vice-Admiral Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure (28 January 1807 – 17 October 1873) was an Irish explorer who explored the Arctic. In 1854 he traversed the Northwest Passage by boat and sledge, and was the first to circumnavigate the Americas.
Robert McClure
admiral and arctic explorer
Notable For
Irish admiral and arctic explorer
Robert McClure's Historical Timeline
Robert McClure is born
Robert McClure, Irish admiral and arctic explorer, known for irish admiral and arctic explorer, was born on 1807-01-28.
Robert McClure sights the fabled Northwest Passage for the first time, from Banks Island towards Melville Island
Robert McClure sights the fabled Northwest Passage for the first time, from Banks Island towards Melville Island
Associated Historical Events
birth
Robert McClure is born
Robert McClure, Irish admiral and arctic explorer, known for irish admiral and arctic explorer, was born on 1807-01-28.
Robert McClure sights the fabled Northwest Passage for the first time, from Banks Island towards Melville Island
Robert McClure sights the fabled Northwest Passage for the first time, from Banks Island towards Melville Island
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Robert McClure born?
- Robert McClure was born on 1807-01-28 (Irish).
- What is Robert McClure known for?
- Irish admiral and arctic explorer
- What historical events involved Robert McClure?
- Robert McClure was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Robert McClure is born, Robert McClure sights the fabled Northwest Passage for the first time, from Banks Island towards Melville Island.
- When did Robert McClure die?
- Robert McClure died on 1873-01-01.