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Admiral Sir Edward Belcher of the British Royal Navy
BELCHER, Sir EDWARD – Dictionary of Canadian Biography
Admiral Sir Edward Belcher () of the British Royal Navy was one of the most capable naval commanders of his era. He was a wise, generous, and merciful man who was deeply devoted to the welfare of the men under his leadership. Sir Edward Belcher was a war hero, an explorer, a scientist, and a writer. He commanded a voyage around the world and made significant contributions to geography, nautical surveying, climatology, and other naval and scientific endeavors. Belcher's Arctic expedition played a significant role in demonstrating the existence of the fabled Northwest Passage. It is thus fitting that several places on the globe are named for him, such as Belcher Point (Alaska), the Belcher Islands (Hudson Bay), and Belcher Channel (in the Arctic). He was honored by his country with two knighthoods, and was rewarded with the rank of Admiral in Her Majesty’s Royal Nav