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G.F. Mecham fonds [textual record]

Hierarchical level:

Fonds

Date:

1854.

Reference:

R6561-0-2-E, MG24-H50

Type of material:

Textual material

Found in:

Archives / Collections and Fonds

Item ID number:

100227

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G.F. Mecham fonds
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Date(s):

1854.

Place of creation:

No place, unknown, or undetermined

Extent:

0.1 cm of textual records (3 p.).

Language of material:

English

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Fonds consists of records left in the Arctic by a sledge party under G.F. Mecham, 16 April and 27 May 1854.

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Mecham, G.F., 1828-1857

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Mecham, G.F., 1828-1857 : George Frederick Mecham, officer in the British Navy, was born in 1828. He was promoted to Lieutenant on 8 March, 1849 and to Commander on 21 October, 1854. He served on numerous ships during the course of his career. On 14 February, 1852 he was Lieutenant on "Resolute 2", a discovery ship which sailed the Arctic Seas. On 1 November, 1855, he was Commander of "Salamandr 6", a pedal-wheel steam sloop positioned off the coast of West Africa, and on 3 February, 1857, he became Commander of "Vixen", serving in the Pacific.

It is uncertain exactly when Commander Mecham died, but it occurred between April and July, 1858.

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Arctic regions - Exploring expeditions, 1854

Arctic regions - Discovery and exploration, 1854

Explorers Arctic regions 19th century
Source:

Private

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MG24-H50
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[Consultation90 Open]

Volume [MG24 H 50] 1--2

[Consultation 90 Open]

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Originals in container 2 have been withdrawn from circulation. Researchers must consult photocopies in container 1

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