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Stuart Lawrence Dies After 42 Years at Sea
Captain Stuart Lawrence, who commanded British Antarctic ships for 33 voyages, died suddenly at 42 years at sea.
In brief
Captain Stuart Lawrence, who commanded British Antarctic ships for 33 voyages, died suddenly at 42 years at sea. Captain Stuart Lawrence, a British Antarctic Survey captain for 33 voyages, died suddenly after 42 years at sea. Originally reported by MercoPress.
Stuart Lawrence's Death
Captain Stuart Lawrence, who for more than three decades commanded British Antarctic Survey vessels, died suddenly.
Antarctic Command History
He commanded the RRS Bransfield and RRS Ernest Shackleton for 33 voyages across the Antarctic.
Falklands War Connection
Days before the 1982 Argentine invasion, he hosted a reception on board in Stanley and learned of the invasion.
Awards and Retirement
He was awarded the Polar Medal in 1983 and appointed MBE in 1998, retiring in 2003 after 42 years at sea.
At a glance
Captain Stuart Lawrence, a British Antarctic Survey captain for 33 voyages, died suddenly after 42 years at sea.
