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John Balleny
British explorer · Historical Figures · Lived 1770 to 1857 · aged 87
John Balleny was the English captain of the sealing schooner Eliza Scott, who led an exploration cruise for the English whaling firm Samuel Enderby & Sons to the Antarctic in 1838-1839.
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About this person
During the expedition of 1838-1839, Balleny, sailing in company with Thomas Freeman and HMS Sabrina, sailed into the Southern Ocean along a corridor of longitude centering on the line of 175°E., south of New Zealand.
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1770 to 1857 · aged 87
