Major-General Sir John Murray

Major-General Sir John Murray was a distinguished British oceanographer and military officer known for pioneering deep-sea exploration. He played a key role in charting the seafloor and advancing our understanding of the ocean's depths. Murray led important scientific investigations, including detailed studies of the North Atlantic Ocean, and contributed to the development of submarine research techniques. His work helped establish modern marine science and deep-sea exploration methods, bridging military and scientific efforts. Murray’s contributions significantly enhanced knowledge of the ocean's structure, fostering advances in geology, oceanography, and underwater navigation.