Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage

"Journal of the Third Voyage for the Discovery of a North-West Passage" by Capt. W. E. Parry is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles Parry's ambitious voyage led to discover a maritime route through the Arctic to expedite trade with Eastern Asia. Central to this narrative is the detailed documentation of the crew's efforts, challenges, and observations during the expedition. The opening of the journal introduces Captain William Edward Parry, beginning with his early naval career and experiences in Arctic exploration. It explains the motivations behind the expedition and outlines preparations for the journey, including equipment modifications and supplies. As the expedition sets sail from England in May 1824, the early sections detail the logistical challenges faced while navigating through ice-filled waters, along with scientific observations and nautical measurements intended to gather valuable data while searching for the elusive North-West Passage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Sir William Edward Parry was a Royal Navy officer and explorer best known for his 1819–1820 expedition through the Parry Channel, probably the most successful in the long quest for the Northwest Passage, until it was finally negotiated by Roald Amundsen in 1906. In 1827, Parry attempted one of the earliest expeditions to the North Pole. He reached 82° 45' N, setting a record for human exploration Farthest North that stood for nearly five decades before being surpassed at 83° 20' N by Albert Hastings Markham in 1875.