Memorial: M937

Memorial at Kensal Green Cemetery, London commemorating Vice-Admiral Sir Robert John Le Mesurier McClure d. 1873

Location

Kensal Green Cemetery, Kensal Green, London, England

Transcript

'In Memory of Vice Admiral Sir Robert John le M. McClure C.B. Born 28 January 1807 died 17 October 1873. As Captain of HMS 'Investigator' AD 1850-54 he discovered and accomplished the Northwest Passage "Thus we launch into this formidable frozen sea"', 'SPES MEA IN DEO'

Details

Type: Gabled ledger
Position: 2045/143/5
Materials: Peterhead granite

People

McClure, Robert John Le Mesurier
Age: 76
Date of Death: 17/10/1873
Cause of Death: Unknown/None
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Polar explorer.

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