Sir John Franklin Collection

Ross Arctic search expedition, 1848-9 C016 / 4490
Ross Arctic search expedition. 19th-century artwork of the ships HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator caught in pack ice in Baffin Bay off Devils Point in the Arctic

Schwatkas discovery of Franklin expedition grave, 1880
Grave of Franklin Expedition member Lt. John Irving found by Schwatkas American search party in Greenland, 1880. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

The Aurora Borealis
3740654 The Aurora Borealis; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Aurora Borealis observed during the Franklin's lost expedition. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting a scene from Franklin's lost expedition, a British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain
5309102 Engraving depicting a scene from Franklin's lost expedition, a British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain Sir John Franklin that departed England in 1845 aboard two ships

Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856. Creator: Unknown
Testimonial presented to Sir Robert M'Clure, 1856....a beautiful work of art...presented to Captain Sir Robert M'Clure, late of her Majesty's discovery-ship Investigator

Sir John Franklin, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Sir John Franklin, 1854. From "Cassell's Illustrated Family Paper; London Weekly 31 Dec 1853 to 30 Dec 1854"

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Relics of the Franklin Expedition, 1854. Items recovered from the ill-fated 1845 expedition led by Sir John Franklin, to find the Northwest Passage

Captain Austin's Expedition, Sent in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Captain Austin's Expedition, Sent in Search of Sir John Franklin, 1850. Ships bound for the Arctic: The Expedition consists of the Resolute, Captain H. T

Cape Riley, at the Entrance of Wellington Channel, Barrow's Straits, and Remains of Encampment
Cape Riley, at the Entrance of Wellington Channel, Barrow's Straits. [Canada], and Remains of Encampment, 1850. Search for Sir John Franklin's expedition, ...the Cape

Burford's Panorama of the Polar Regions - The "Investigator" Snow-Walled in for Winter, 1850. Sailors at Port Leopold, Canada

Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin - First Iceberg Seen, June 3, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin - First Iceberg Seen, June 3, 1850. Sketch by...a Lieutenant of the Assistance...The iceberg was about 70 feet in height...During the still night

Franklin's Guelphic Badge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Franklin's Guelphic Badge, 1854. The Badge of the Knight's Grand Cross of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, worn by Franklin'

Franklin's Guelphic Badge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Franklin's Guelphic Badge, 1854. The Badge of the Knight's Grand Cross of the Royal Hanoverian Guelphic Order, worn by Franklin'

Dr. Rae - (from a daguerreotype by Beard), 1854. Creator: Unknown
Dr. Rae - (from a daguerreotype by Beard), 1854. Dr. [John] Rae, of the Hudson's Bay Company, has reached England, bringing with him from the Arctic Seas a number of articles that belonged to Sir

Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost
2657624 Elisha Kent Kane, leader of The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, in search of Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic Regions, from The History of Our Country

Captain McClintocks search for the missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin
6030889 Captain McClintocks search for the missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin: the discovery of the Ross Cairn relics by Lieutenant Hobson of the yacht Fox

Sir John Franklin, British Arctic explorer (chromolitho)
2817129 Sir John Franklin, British Arctic explorer (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Franklin (1786-1845), British Arctic explorer

The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving)
608198 The Kennel Club Dog Show at the Crystal Palace (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sir John Franklin, 1786-1847 (chromolitho)
3648827 Sir John Franklin, 1786-1847 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Franklin, 1786-1847)

Captain Austins expedition in search of Sir John Franklin (print)
3869775 Captain Austins expedition in search of Sir John Franklin (print) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Shows British Royal Navy officer and explorer Horatio Austin (1800-65)

Au Pole, Voyage Du Lieutenant Schwatka (engraving)
2789012 Au Pole, Voyage Du Lieutenant Schwatka (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Pole, Voyage Du Lieutenant Schwatka)

Monument to Sir John Franklin and his Companions in the Painted Hall of Greenwich Hospital (engraving)
1609684 Monument to Sir John Franklin and his Companions in the Painted Hall of Greenwich Hospital (engraving) by English School

The Search for Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1618623 The Search for Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Search for Sir John Franklin)

Carrier Pigeons for the Renewed Branch Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1625652 Carrier Pigeons for the Renewed Branch Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The American Franklin Search Expedition, Graves of the Comrades of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1590469 The American Franklin Search Expedition, Graves of the Comrades of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, First Iceberg seen, 3 June (engraving)
1096749 Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, First Iceberg seen, 3 June (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Daddy, "the Esquimaux Dog of HMS "Enterprise, "sent in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1097942 " Daddy, " the Esquimaux Dog of HMS " Enterprise, " sent in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School

Sir Edward Belchers Arctic Searching Squadron (engraving)
1607407 Sir Edward Belchers Arctic Searching Squadron (engraving) by Weedon, Edwin (1819-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Edward Belchers Arctic Searching Squadron)

Relics of the "Franklin Expedition"(Discovered by Captain M Clintock, 1858-9) (engraving)
671172 Relics of the " Franklin Expedition" (Discovered by Captain M Clintock, 1858-9) (engraving) by English School

The Search for Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1618622 The Search for Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Search for Sir John Franklin)

Sir John Franklin (engraving)
3644775 Sir John Franklin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Franklin. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1855)

Voyages Et Decouvertes Dans Les Regions Polaires (engraving)
2789026 Voyages Et Decouvertes Dans Les Regions Polaires (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyages Et Decouvertes Dans Les Regions Polaires)

Relics of Franklins Expedition, 1845 (chromolitho)
2790424 Relics of Franklins Expedition, 1845 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Franklins Expedition, 1845)

Birthplace of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1098327 Birthplace of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Sir John Franklin)

A ship trapped by ice for 58 years (colour litho)
3096989 A ship trapped by ice for 58 years (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A ship trapped by ice for 58 years)

Sir John Franklin (engraving)
672352 Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Franklin)

Birthplace of British explorer Sir John Franklin, Spilsby, Lincolnshire (b / w photo)
6014393 Birthplace of British explorer Sir John Franklin, Spilsby, Lincolnshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Arctic Expedition and Forlorn Hope leaving Fort Resolution, in Search of Sir John Franklins Party (engraving)
1608295 The Arctic Expedition and Forlorn Hope leaving Fort Resolution, in Search of Sir John Franklins Party (engraving) by English School

Statue of Sir John Franklin, to be erected at Spilsby, Lincolnshire (engraving)
1619812 Statue of Sir John Franklin, to be erected at Spilsby, Lincolnshire (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Sir John Franklin)

The Fete of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1607825 The Fete of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fete of Sir John Franklin)

Departure of the Renewed Branch Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving)
1625702 Departure of the Renewed Branch Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Late Dr John Rae (engraving)
1062780 The Late Dr John Rae (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Dr John Rae, the discoverer of the Franklin Relics)

Sir John Franklin (engraving)
671380 Sir John Franklin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir John Franklin. Illustration for The Sea by F Whymper (Cassell, c 1890)

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Sir John Franklin, a renowned British naval officer and Arctic explorer, captivated the world with his daring expeditions. In 1823, we witness Franklin's expedition preparing an encampment on the Barren Grounds, gathering lichen to sustain their journey through treacherous terrain. His unwavering determination led him to embark on numerous quests in search of uncharted territories. One such endeavor was The Second Grinnell Expedition of 1853, led by Elisha Kent Kane. Their mission? To find Captain Sir John Franklin's lost expedition in the Arctic Regions. This historic pursuit is immortalized in a lithograph from "The History of Our Country, " published in 1905. Years later, another brave soul named Captain McClintock embarked on a search for the missing Arctic explorer. Lieutenant Hobson of the yacht Fox made a groundbreaking discovery known as the Ross Cairn relics on May 6th, 1859 – evidence that shed light on Franklin's mysterious fate. Franklin's legacy lives on through various depictions captured by talented artists using chromolitho techniques. These vibrant images showcase his resolute spirit and unwavering commitment to exploration. Intriguingly, even after his passing in 1847, efforts were still underway to honor Sir John Franklin and his companions' memory. A monument dedicated to them was erected within the Painted Hall of Greenwich Hospital – an enduring symbol of their courage and sacrifice. As time went by, interest grew exponentially around Sir John Franklin's story; it became so captivating that even The Kennel Club Dog Show at Crystal Palace couldn't overshadow its allure. Moreover, The Arctic Council convened in 1851 specifically to plan further searches for this legendary figure who had left an indelible mark on history. Lieutenant Schwatka also ventured into these icy realms during his voyage titled "Au Pole. " His engraving captures both the beauty and challenges faced by those who dared to follow in Franklin's footsteps.