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William Penny

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Scottish shipmaster, whaler and arctic explorer (1809-1892)

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Captain William Penny (1809-1892) was a Scottish shipmaster, whaler and Arctic explorer. He undertook the first maritime search for the ships of Sir John Franklin. In 1840, Penny established the first whaling station in the Cumberland Sound area on Kekerten Island.

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Cpt Penny in a portrait by Stephen PearceCpt Penny in a portrait by Stephen PearceThe grave of Cpt William Penny churchyard of the Kirk of St Nicholas, AberdeenThe grave of Cpt William Penny churchyard of the Kirk of St Nicholas, Aberdeen

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Category
Historical Figures
Type
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Status
deceased
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Lived 1809 to 1892 · aged 82
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