Robert McClure

Robert McClure was a British explorer and missionary known for his expeditions in the Arctic and Africa during the 19th century. He is best recognized for his search for the North Pole and his quest to discover the Northwest Passage, a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. McClure's journey in the 1850s led him to become one of the first people to navigate the Arctic, although he faced dire conditions and hardships. His contributions to exploration helped expand knowledge of these remote regions and highlighted the challenges of Arctic navigation.