WILLIAM PARRY BIOGRAPHY

Sir William Parry was born December 19, 1790, in Bath. William joined the British navy at only 13 years old. In 1818, Parry made his first voyage to the arctic.

In 1816, Parry published the "Nautical Astronomy by Night". Parry served on the "Alexander" in 1818.

In 1819, Parry gained Chief Command of the two ships, the "Hecla" and the "Griper" for a new Arctic voyage. Parry went on to discover and name "Melville Island" and "Barrow Strait". The voyage returned to England in 1820.

In 1852, Parry was promoted to the Rank of Rear-Admiral.

Sir William Parry died in 1855.

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