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Trace of the Franklin Expedition (engraving)
1102296 Trace of the Franklin Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trace of the Franklin Expedition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 4 October 1851.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22511914
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Erebus Franklin Expedition Graves John Franklin Left Navigators Polar Expeditions Sacks Terror Trace Unfinished Canadians Canvass
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Trace of the Franklin Expedition - A Haunting Reminder of a Fateful Journey
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. This engraving, titled "Trace of the Franklin Expedition" takes us back to one of history's most tragic polar expeditions. Created by an anonymous English artist in the 19th century, this print offers a glimpse into the ill-fated journey led by Sir John Franklin. The image showcases a desolate landscape scattered with remnants left behind by Franklin and his crew. Unfinished meat cans, direction posts, and rope mats lie abandoned on the frozen ground. These artifacts serve as silent witnesses to their struggle for survival in Canada's unforgiving Arctic wilderness. Amongst these haunting traces are sacks and canvasses that once held provisions desperately needed during their treacherous voyage. The graves at Beechy Island stand as solemn reminders of those who lost their lives in this harrowing expedition. The presence of Cape Riley and Smiths Anvil Block hints at the locations where key events unfolded during this ill-fated quest for discovery. The ships Erebus and Terror loom ominously in the background, symbols of hope turned into vessels trapped forever within icy confines. As we delve deeper into this print, we encounter names like William Braine, John Hartnell, John Torrington - brave souls whose stories were tragically cut short amidst these frozen landscapes. This evocative artwork serves as both a historical record and a poignant tribute to all those involved in the Franklin Expedition – reminding us that even in our pursuit of
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