Archibald McMurdo

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Archibald McMurdo (24 September 1812 ) - was a British naval officer, for whom McMurdo Sound was named.

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McMurdo joined the navy on 6 October 1824, at age 12.[1] He achieved the rank of Lieutenant in 1836, Commander in 1843, and Captain in 1851.[1] His career included two discovery expeditions aboard HMS Terror, the first to north of Hudson Bay, the second to Antarctica.[1] During the latter, McMurdo Sound was discovered and named.[1]

McMurdo achieved command of HMS Contest in 1846, which was detailed to the coast of west Africa.[1] He retired as a vice-admiral.[1]

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  1. ^ a b c d e f Biographical data of Archibald McMurdo
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