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HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving showing HMS Erebus (left) and HMS Terror, pictured on the River Thames, 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving of Captain Francis Crozier (1796-1848) of HMS Terror, pictured shortly before departing on the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845

Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847)
Engraving of Captain Sir John Franklin in his Royal Navy uniform, pictured shortly before departing on his ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

The Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by ice, Barro
Engraving showing the Enterprise and Investigator surrounded by pack ice in Barrows Straits, September 1849. These two ships were used by Sir James Clark Rosss Expedition of 1848-1849 to search

The End of Sir John Franklins Arctic Expedition, 1845
Engraving showing the end of Sir John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845, entitled They Forged the last link with their lives. This engraving was taken from a painting by W

Use of the Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation, 1
Illustration showing how a Naval Barrster or rangefinder could be used for Merchant Navigation. In this instance the officer of the merchant ship is finding his distance from the lighthouse in order

Events / Britain / Norman
King Edward the Confessor sends Harold, earl of Wessex, to confirm to William, duke of Normandy, that he will succeed him on the English throne

Receipt banner drum rifles exercise group Batos children
Receipt of banner, drum and rifles by the exercise group Batos children, 16 July 1786. Batos broods in 1786 the banner, the drum and the guns that confirm his status as a free corps

Norman Conquest 1 of 16
Harold sets sail to confirm to William, duke of Normandy that he will succeed Edward the Confessor on the English throne

Kaiser Wilhelm II on palace balcony, Berlin, WW1
Kaiser Wilhelm II (1859-1941), German Emperor, on the balcony of the Royal Palace in Berlin after the order for mobilisation, to confirm that Germany was declaring war on Russia. Date: 1 August 1914

Emigrants sighting land, 1871
Engraving showing a scene on the deck of an emigrant ship, as the passengers sight land, 1871. In the foreground a lady is sewing and a family with very young children look anxiously towards land

Captain James Fitzjamess Cabin aboard HMS Erebus, 1845
Engraving showing Captain James Fitzjamess cabin aboard HMS Erebus, pictured shortly before departure, 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror

Stone confirming early Christian missionaries in China
Stone found at Si-gan-fou (Chang-an, or Hsian-Fu) in 1625, which seemed to confirm that Christian missionaries had been in China in 635, during the Tang Dynasty, when O-lo-pen (Olopun, Alopen)

Gideons Second Sign
When he asks God to confirm his first sign with a second, a sheeps fleece is soaked in dew while the ground around remains dry, such is the power of the Almighty !

Norman Conquest 1 of 16
King Edward the Confessor sends Harold, earl of Wessex, to confirm to William, duke of Normandy, that he will succeed him on the English throne

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"Confirming the Frozen Fate: The Tragic Expedition of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, 1845" In the treacherous Arctic waters of 1845, two mighty vessels set sail on a perilous journey. The legendary ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, under the command of Captain Francis Crozier, embarked on an expedition to conquer uncharted territories. Little did they know that their names would be forever etched in history as symbols of bravery and tragedy. As winter tightened its icy grip around them, the Enterprise and Investigator found themselves surrounded by an unforgiving sea of ice in Barrow. These frozen shackles seemed determined to keep these courageous explorers from reaching their ultimate destination. Captain Sir John Franklin led this ill-fated endeavor with unwavering determination. His leadership skills were tested like never before as he navigated through treacherous conditions and faced unimaginable hardships alongside his crew members. Sadly, fate had a different plan for Franklin's Arctic expedition. In 1845, news arrived that marked "The End of Sir John Franklin's Arctic Expedition. " Hope turned into despair as whispers spread about the disappearance of both ships amidst the frigid wilderness. Yet even in darkness, there is always a glimmer of light. The use of Naval Rangefinder for Merchant Navy Navigation emerged as a beacon amid this tragic tale. It showcased humanity's relentless pursuit to learn from past mistakes and improve future expeditions. Across events unfolding in Britain during those times - including Norman Conquest - echoes could be heard resonating with tales from distant lands where brave souls ventured into uncharted territories against all odds. Amidst these historical snippets lies an enigmatic connection between Captain Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) and Kaiser Wilhelm II on palace balcony during WW1 – seemingly unrelated yet intertwined by threads woven across time itself. From receipt banners drumming out messages to rifles exercising authority, the echoes of this expedition reached far and wide.