Edmund Fanning (explorer)

Edmund Fanning
Born(1769-07-16)July 16, 1769
Stonington, Connecticut, British America
DiedApril 23, 1841(1841-04-23) (aged 71)
New York City, U.S.
Resting placeRobinson Burying Ground, Stonington, Connecticut
OccupationsSea captain, merchant
Known forDiscovered Fanning, Washington, and Palmyra Islands
SpouseSarah Sheffield
Children3
RelativesNathaniel Fanning (brother)

Edmund Fanning (July 16, 1769 – April 23, 1841) was an American explorer and sea captain, known as the "Pathfinder of the Pacific." Cape Fanning in Antarctica and Fanning Ridge on South Georgia Island are named after him.

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