James Weddell Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for James Weddell, based on 2 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.

2 records1823–18232 events1 places

Chronological biography

1823

Discovery of Weddell Sea1823

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Weddell Sea

Discovers the Weddell Sea

Farthest South20 February 1823

Exploration / Exploration and Discovery · Captain · Weddell Sea

Sails to about 74 degrees 15 minutes south in the sea later named the Weddell Sea, setting a new farthest south record

Titles and roles

Captain

Record provenance

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