Sir John Franklin, British explorer

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Sir John Franklin, British explorer

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847), the British naval officer and Arctic explorer who died with his crew attempting to find the Northwest Passage. Franklin was born in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, and joined the navy at 14. In 1845, he set out in search of the Northwest Passage, a sea-route between Canada and the Arctic that links the Atlantic to the Pacific. He never returned. His mysterious disappearance led to the organisation of many more expeditions. In 1859, the ships remains and a record of the expedition were found. The crew had abandoned the ship when it became trapped in ice. There were no survivors. Artwork published in the 1880s in Pictorial Chronicles of the Mighty Deep

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Arctic Captain Exploration Explorer Face Franklin John Knight Navy Nineteenth Northwest Passage Officer Polar Portraits Sailor Surname F Victorian Mighty Deep

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the renowned Sir John Franklin, a distinguished British explorer whose name is forever etched in history. Born in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, Franklin's adventurous spirit led him to join the navy at a tender age of 14. However, it was his ill-fated expedition that truly solidified his legacy. In 1845, Franklin embarked on an audacious quest to discover the elusive Northwest Passage—a treacherous sea-route connecting Canada and the Arctic. Unfortunately, neither he nor his crew ever returned from this perilous journey. Their mysterious disappearance sparked numerous subsequent expeditions in search of answers. It wasn't until 1859 that remnants of their ship were discovered along with records detailing their tragic fate. The crew had been forced to abandon the vessel when it became trapped amidst unforgiving ice; none survived. This remarkable artwork published in the 1880s immortalizes Sir John Franklin's valiant efforts and serves as a poignant reminder of human resilience and exploration during Victorian times. With its vivid colors and intricate details, this illustration transports us back to an era where bravery knew no bounds. Let us remember Sir John Franklin as an emblematic figure who fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories for the sake of knowledge and discovery—an Englishman whose unwavering determination echoes through time as a testament to our insatiable thirst for exploration.

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