Discovery of Antarctica30 January 1820
Sights the Trinity Peninsula area during the British survey voyage, becoming one of the earliest recorded observers of Antarctic land
Historical person
Edward Bransfield Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Edward Bransfield, based on 1 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
1 records1820–18201 events1 places
Chronological biography
1820
Titles and roles
Captain
Record provenance
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