Second Zambesi Expedition

Second Zambesi Expedition
Part of the Exploration of Africa

The Ma Robert aground in the West Luabo River.
Objective Exploration of Southeast Africa.
Date 1858 - 1864
Executed by  United Kingdom
Outcome Successful expedition, establishment of the Central Africa Mission

The Second Zambesi Expedition[1], from 1858 to 1864, was launched by the Royal Geographical Society of Britain to explore Southeast Africa for mineral deposits and other natural resources. The expedition led to the establishment of the Central Africa Mission and was under the command of Dr. David Livingstone who would become famous for his journeys into the interior of Africa.[2]

References

  1. ^ Johnston, pg. 242
  2. ^ http://www.livingstoneonline.ucl.ac.uk/companion.php?id=HIST4