Benjamin Morrell
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| Born | July 5, 1795 |
| Died | 1839 |
| Occupation | Explorer, Farmer, Magistrate |
Benjamin Morrell, (July 5, 1795 – 1839) was an American sea captain, navigator and explorer.
Between 1821 and 1823, he made four important trips, especially in the Southern Ocean, the Pacific Islands and the eastern shores of the Americas.
He wrote a memoir about his travels titled "A Narrative of Four Voyages" and, following the information provided, earned a bad reputation as a liar, because it contained inaccuracies and also contained a somewhat fanciful way of exposing their experiences.
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Benjamin Morrell Media
Map of the South Shetland Islands, scene of Morrell's first Antarctic adventures
Bouvet Island (1898 photo)
Sketch of Wasp's voyage track, November 20, 1822, to February 28, 1823, based on Morrell's claimed positions. Much of the return journey (continuous line) is within the Antarctic coastline.
Fernandina Island in the Galápagos, where Morrell witnessed a spectacular volcanic eruption on February 14, 1825
A 19th-century depiction of African slaves
A Pacific war canoe, with warriors. Morrell's party encountered similar armed vessels during its skirmishes in the Pacific isles.
