Mcclintock Collection

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

Mcclintock / Francis L
SIR FRANCIS LEOPOLD MCCLINTOCK British naval officer and explorer

The Greenlanders supper appropriated by a bear, 1859 (litho)
931456 The Greenlanders supper appropriated by a bear, 1859 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fox Steaming out of the rolling pack, 1859 (litho)
931430 The Fox Steaming out of the rolling pack, 1859 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info)

Interior of the Observatory, 1859 (litho)
931454 Interior of the Observatory, 1859 (litho) by May, Walter William (1831-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: The steam yacht Fox was the vessel commanded by Francis Leopold McClintock on an)

McClintocks Travelling Party Discovering the Remains of Cairn at Cape Herschel
931474 McClintocks Travelling Party Discovering the Remains of Cairn at Cape Herschel, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin

Eskimos imitating animals to induce Europeans to approach, 1859 (litho)
931455 Eskimos imitating animals to induce Europeans to approach, 1859 (litho) by Young, Allen (1827-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain MacClintocks Search for Franklin, 1859: The Discovery of the... Relics
Captain MacClintocks Search for Franklin, 1859: The Discovery of the Ross Cairn Relics by Lieutenant Hobson, of the Yacht Fox, May 6, (1901)

Mrs JW McClintock with her Triumph saloon at the B&HMC Brighton Motor Rally, 1930
Triumph Saloon 832 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. JK805. Event Entry No: 6. Driver: McClintock, Mrs. J.W. B&HMC Brighton Motor Rally. Date: 28.6-1.7.30

Captain McClintocks search for missing Arctic explorer Sir John Franklin, 6 May 1859 (1901). The discovery of the Ross Cairn relics by Lieutenant Hobson of the yacht Fox

Burial of a Member of the M cLintock Expedition, c1859, (1928). A Paraselene (mock moon) seen in the background. Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907), Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy

M cLintocks Search Party Finding One of Franlins Cairns at Cape Herschel, c1859, (1928). Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907), Irish explorer in the British Royal Navy

Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, admiral, 1878. Artist: Lock & Whitfield
Sir Francis Leopold McClintock, admiral, 1878. In 1879 McClintock was appointed commander in chief on the North America and West Indies station. This was his last active service

Inuit people outside McClintocks hut. Francis Leopold McClintock was searching for remains of John Franklins ill-fated Arctic expedition of 1845

Leopold McClintock
SIR FRANCIS LEOPOLD McCLINTOCK (or M Clintock) naval officer, explorer in the Arctic Date: 1819 - 1907

SIR FRANCIS L. MCCLINTOCK (1819-1907). British naval officer. Lithograph, English, 19th century

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) British naval officer and arctic explorer commanded the 1845 expedition of the ships Erebus and Terror to search for the North West Passage

Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907) Anglo-Irish naval officer and explorer who made discoveries in the Canadian arctic islands. He joined in searches for John Franklins arctic expeditions

DICKINSON COLLEGE, 1883. Dickinson College at Carlisle, Pennsylvania, founded by Benjamin Rush in 1783. Wood engravings, American, 1883

SIR FRANCIS L. MCCLINTOCK (1819-1907). British naval officer and explorer. McClintocks expedition to the Canadian arctic in search of Sir John Franklin. English engraving, 1859

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

Mcclintock / Franklin
McClintock in Fox discovers Franklins remains and the fate of the Franklin expedition. They also revealed about 800 miles of hitherto unknown coast. Date: 1857-59

Mcclintock (Photo)
SIR FRANCIS LEOPOLD McCLINTOCK explorer, notably in the Arctic

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"Unraveling the Arctic Mystery: McClintock's Quest for Answers" In 1845, two British naval vessels, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, set sail on a treacherous expedition to find the elusive Northwest Passage. Led by Captain Sir John Franklin, this daring voyage aimed to conquer uncharted territories and secure Britain's dominance in maritime exploration. However, fate had other plans in store for them. As winter descended upon the icy waters of Barrow Strait, both ships became trapped amidst unforgiving ice floes. The Enterprise and Investigator rushed to their aid but were also ensnared by nature's icy grip. Amidst this frozen realm of despair emerged a hero - Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror. With unwavering determination and resourcefulness, he led his crew through unimaginable hardships as they battled against starvation and extreme cold. As years passed without any sign of rescue or relief, hope began to fade. It was not until 1859 that Lieutenant William R. McClintock embarked on an extraordinary mission aboard the steam yacht Fox – determined to uncover the truth behind Franklin's ill-fated expedition. McClintock tirelessly combed through vast stretches of ice-covered landscapes, following Inuit accounts and clues left behind by previous search parties. Finally, after months of relentless pursuit across treacherous terrain, he stumbled upon a remarkable discovery – evidence that shed light on what truly transpired during Franklin's Arctic endeavor. The Inuit people played an invaluable role in McClintock's quest for answers. Their knowledge of survival techniques and familiarity with these harsh lands proved instrumental in guiding him towards crucial artifacts and remnants from Franklin's doomed voyage. Illustrations from McClintock’s book "The Expedition of the Steam Yacht Fox" vividly depict scenes encountered during his arduous journey – from heart-stopping encounters with polar bears attempting to steal precious supplies to breathtaking moments of the Fox steaming through rolling ice packs.