James Clerk Ross

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What role did HMS Erebus and HMS Terror play in Ross's expeditions? James Clerk Ross
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What role did HMS Erebus and HMS Terror play in Ross's expeditions?

HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were the two ships commanded by James Clark Ross during his 1839-1843 Antarctic expedition. These specially reinforced ships were crucial in navigating the ice-covered waters and carried the crew and scientific equipment necessary to conduct their extensive research.