Archibald McMurdo

Archibald McMurdo
Born(1812-09-24)24 September 1812
Scotland
Died11 December 1875(1875-12-11) (aged 63)
Scotland
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service / branchRoyal Navy
Years of service1824–1867
RankVice-admiral
CommandsHMS Contest
Battles / wars
Other workAntarctic exploration

Vice-Admiral Archibald William McMurdo (24 September 1812 – 11 December 1875) was a Scottish naval officer and polar explorer after whom Antarctica's McMurdo Sound, McMurdo Station, McMurdo Ice Shelf, McMurdo Dry Valleys and McMurdo–South Pole Highway are named.

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