George Washington De Long (1844 - 1881) was a United States Navy officer and explorer who led the ill-fated Jeannette expedition in search of the Open Polar Sea. The Jeannette expedition of 1879–1881, Journal of Captain George Washington De Long 1879-1881. Old 19th century engraving from Le Tour du Monde 1906

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