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unusual facts about James Clark Ross



Cape Gage

It was discovered by a British expedition, 1839–43, under James Clark Ross, who named it for Vice Admiral William Hall Gage, a Lord Commissioner of the Admiralty.

Cape Roget

Discovered by Captain James Ross, 1841, who named it for Peter Mark Roget, noted English lexicographer who was Secretary of the Royal Society.

Hamilton Point

It was discovered by a British expedition under James Clark Ross, 1839–43, who named it "Cape Hamilton" after Captain William Baillie-Hamilton, Royal Navy, then private secretary to the Earl of Haddington, and later Second Secretary to the Admiralty.

Herbert Sound

On January 6, 1843 Captain James Clark Ross discovered a broad embayment east of the sound, which he named "Sidney Herbert Bay" after Sidney Herbert, First Secretary to the Admiralty.

Mount Dalmeny

The topographical feature was first discovered in 1841 by Captain James Clark Ross, Royal Navy, who named it for the Right Honorable Archibald Primrose, Lord Dalmeny, then a junior lord of the Admiralty.

Mount Melbourne

It was discovered in 1841 by James Clark Ross, who named it for Lord Melbourne, British Prime Minister when the expedition was being planned.

Victoria Land

It was discovered by Captain James Clark Ross in January 1841 and named after the UK's Queen Victoria.


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