Home > People > History > Explorers, Travelers, and Conquerors: Biographies

Topic:Frederick William Beechey

Visit our new topic page about Frederick William Beechey

Frederick William Beechey

The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition | Date: 2008

Frederick William Beechey 1796-1856, British admiral and Arctic explorer. He accompanied an expedition N of Spitsbergen in 1818 and wrote an account of it in his Voyage of Discovery towards the North Pole (1843). He accompanied W. E. Parry to the Canadian Arctic in 1819, and in 1825-28 he commanded the Blossom in its explorations of the NW Alaska coast and search for the Northwest Passage. On this voyage he reached Point Barrow and explored Hotham inlet. He also surveyed the North African, South American, and Irish coasts.

Author not available, BEECHEY, FREDERICK WILLIAM., The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition 2008

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles from HighBeam Research

	POINT THE WAY ; Barrow can wheel prize back to Ireland again Evening Standard - London; 4/13/2007; WILL HAYLER; 395 words ; POINT BARROW, the place of departure for some of the most famous expeditions to the Arctic, can navigate his way over the toughest fences in the world and win the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree tomorrow. Punters putting their faith in the aptlynamed son of Arctic Lord have plenty in their Read more
	BET OF THE DAY.(Features) The Mirror (London, England); 4/14/2007; 9 words ; Point Barrow In 4.20 at Aintree, aka the Grand National 11-1 Read more
	Horse Racing: POINT MADE; Hughes does it again 20 years on to write another Carberry fairytale.(Sports) The Racing Post (London, England); 4/18/2006; 741 words ; Byline: Tony O'Hehir reports THE Carberry association with the Irish Grand National shone through again yesterday when 25-year-old Philip, son of Tommy and brother of Paul and Nina, achieved the biggest win of his career aboard 20-1 winner Point Barrow. For trainer Pat Hughes, Point Barrow's Read more
	Horse Racing: WHEEL BARROW; TOP MAN NEWSBOY ON TODAY'S GRAND NATIONAL That's what you'll need to cart away your winnings after Irish star wins today.(Sport) The Mirror (London, England); 4/14/2007; 676 words ; Byline: NEWSBOY PHILIP CARBERRY can become the latest member of a famous dynasty to win the John Smith's Grand National (4.15) by riding POINT BARROW to victory at Aintree. Carberry's father Tommy was the first to write his name on the National roll of honour when partnering L'Escargot in 1975. And Read more
	Horse Racing: POINT TAKEN; Barrow looks just the boy for National glory.(Sport) Daily Record (Glasgow, Scotland); 4/14/2007; 1074 words ; STRAIGHT to the Point, no messing, if the jumping gods are smiling on Point Barrow he'll win the National this afternoon. Every Aintree hero needs luck in running in this cavalry charge and if Philip Carberry enjoys his fair share today he's on the right horse to give him a dream month following Read more
	Barrow's got all the points in his favour for grand success ; The Irish hope has what it takes as a bold jumper and stayer to land the big-race prize for the visitors again. By Will Hayler Evening Standard - London; 4/13/2007; 615 words ; POINT BARROW, the place of departure for some of the most famous expedition s to the Arctic, can navigate his way over the toughest fences in the world and win the John Smith's Grand National tomorrow. Punters putting their faith in the aptly-named son of Arctic Lord have plenty in their favour as Read more
	Horse Racing: 'Jumps, stays and as tough as they come' Contender Point Barrow 4.15 GRAND NATIONAL.(Sports) The Racing Post (London, England); 4/14/2007; 545 words ; Byline: Tony O'Hehir POINT BARROW is fit enough, good enough, and only needs to be lucky enough in running to add the Grand National garland to that of the Irish equivalent, according to trainer Pat Hughes, writes Tony O'Hehir. Winner of the Leopardstown Chase in January, Point Barrow was reported Read more
	Horse Racing: Carberry can't wait to make Point at Aintree.(Sport) Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 3/29/2007; 246 words ; Byline: BY CHRIS WRIGHT PHILIP CARBERRY can't wait for his first ride in the John Smith's Grand National and feels his mount Point Barrow is is in the right form to run a big race. Carberry will arrive at Aintree fresh from his Smurfit Kapp Champion Hurdle success on Sublimity. The Irish jockey was Read more
	Horse Racing: Point to prove Irish eyes will smile; THE TIPSTERS' VIEW.(Sport) Daily Post (Liverpool, England); 4/14/2007; 276 words ; Byline: BY ARGUS Daily Post Correspondent IRISH eyes are expected to smile at Aintree once again as Point Barrow ticks the right boxes for John Smith's Grand National glory. County Carlow handler Pat Hughes has done a wonderful job with his nine-year-old and a trouble-free round should see him Read more
	Barrow's got all the points in his favour for grand success Evening Standard - London; 4/13/2007; 614 words ; POINT BARROW, the place of departure in Alaska for some of the most famous expeditions to the Arctic, can navigate his way over the toughest fences in the world and win the John Smith's Grand National at Aintree tomorrow. Punters putting their faith in the aptly-named son of Arctic Lord have plenty Read more