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Captain Sir John Franklin
Sir John Franklin (1786 - 1847), British Royal Navy officer and explorer of the Arctic. Wearing his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, to look for the Northwest passage round the northern coast of Canada. The expedition, commanded by Sir John Franklin, disappeared from view late in 1845 and none of the men were ever seen again. In fact the ships made it to the King William Island region, then got stuck in the ice. With supplies running out the surviving crew abandoned ship and headed south. However, none made it to safety and it is assumed all died from disease, exposure or starvation. From 1848 onwards a number of relief expeditions were sent to find Franklin, but it was only in 1859 that Francis Leopold McClintock was able to confirm Franklin's fate.
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1845 Arctic Exploration Explorer Franklin
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This print captures the distinguished figure of Captain Sir John Franklin, a British Royal Navy officer and renowned Arctic explorer. Donning his official Royal Navy uniform, Franklin is pictured just before embarking on his fateful expedition to search for the elusive Northwest Passage in 1845.
Accompanied by two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, Franklin's expedition vanished without a trace later that year. Despite numerous relief efforts sent to locate him, it wasn't until 1859 that the fate of Franklin and his crew was confirmed by Francis Leopold McClintock.
The image exudes an air of bravery and determination as Franklin sets out on what would ultimately become his final journey. His legacy as a fearless explorer who pushed the boundaries of discovery in the harsh Arctic landscape lives on through this poignant photograph.
As we gaze upon this historical portrait, we are reminded of the sacrifices made by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories in pursuit of knowledge and adventure. Captain Sir John Franklin's story serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration that continues to inspire us today.
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