Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847: A Detailed Account of the Franklin Search Expedition Under the Command of Sir John Franklin

The Franklin Search Expedition was a British expedition led by Sir John Franklin that departed from England in 1845 in search of the Northwest Passage, a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. The expedition consisted of two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, and a crew of 129 men. The expedition became trapped in ice in the Canadian Arctic and all of its members perished.

The fate of the Franklin Search Expedition remained a mystery for many years. In the decades following its disappearance, numerous expeditions were launched to search for the lost ships and their crews. In 1859, the remains of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror were finally discovered in the Canadian Arctic. The ships were found frozen in ice, and the bodies of many of the crew members were found inside. The discovery of the ships and their crews provided important clues about the fate of the Franklin Search Expedition.

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

by John Rae

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Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

In 1846, the British government launched an expedition to search for the Franklin Search Expedition. The expedition was led by Sir John Franklin and consisted of two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. The expedition departed from England in May 1845 and sailed to the Canadian Arctic. The ships became trapped in ice in the Canadian Arctic in September 1846 and all of the crew members perished.

The Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847 is a detailed account of the Franklin Search Expedition. The book was written by John Barrow, the Secretary of the Admiralty, and was published in 1854. The book provides a detailed account of the expedition's planning, preparation, and execution. It also includes a detailed account of the expedition's fate.

The Fate of the Franklin Search Expedition

The Franklin Search Expedition was a tragedy. All of the crew members perished, and the ships were lost. The expedition's failure was due to a number of factors, including the harsh conditions of the Canadian Arctic, the lack of experience of the crew members, and the poor planning of the expedition.

The discovery of the ships and their crews in 1859 provided important clues about the fate of the Franklin Search Expedition. The ships were found frozen in ice, and the bodies of many of the crew members were found inside. The discovery of the ships and their crews helped to resolve the mystery of the Franklin Search Expedition and to provide a better understanding of the harsh conditions of the Canadian Arctic.

The Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847 is a detailed account of the Franklin Search Expedition. The book provides a valuable insight into the expedition's planning, preparation, and execution. It also provides a detailed account of the expedition's fate. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Arctic exploration and the fate of the Franklin Search Expedition.

Additional Resources

• The Franklin Expedition: Resources for Teachers
• The Franklin Search Expedition: Frozen in Time
• The Lost Franklin Expedition

Narrative of an Expedition to the Shores of the Arctic Sea in 1846 and 1847

by John Rae

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	552 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	177 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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