Timothy McCarthy (sailor)

Timothy McCarthy
Timothy on the 2000 Timothy and Mortimer McCarthy memorial by Graham Brett in Kinsale
Born(1888-07-15)15 July 1888
Kinsale, County Cork, Ireland
Died16 March 1917(1917-03-16) (aged 28)
Western Approaches
Allegiance UK
Service / branchUnited Kingdom Royal Navy
RankLeading seaman
AwardsPolar Medal

Timothy McCarthy (15 July 1888 – 16 March 1917) was an Irish leading seaman (LB). He is best known for his service in the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, for which he was awarded the Bronze Polar Medal.[1]

  1. ^ John F. Mann (2009). "The Endurance Obituaries: Timothy F. McCarthy". enduranceobituaries.co.uk. Archived from the original on 25 October 2016. Retrieved 22 July 2013.