7W-05 Franklin Expedition

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  • Franklin Sets Sail For NorthWest Passage

    Franklin Sets Sail For NorthWest Passage
    Franklin has set sail from Britain with 129 men.

  • Franklin expedition begins

    Franklin expedition begins

  • John Torrington dies at age 20

    John Torrington dies at age 20
    John Torrington had been a member of Sir John Franklin's last expedition.

  • Franklin's crew leaves a note.

    Franklin's crew leaves a note.

  • Franklin expedition ends.

    Franklin expedition ends.

  • Franklin's crew leaves another note.

    Franklin's crew leaves another note.

  • Searchers found three graves on Beechy Island.

    Searchers found three graves on Beechy Island.

  • Clues turned up on King William Island.

    Clues turned up on King William Island.

  • Dr.Beattie collects bone samples.

    Dr.Beattie collects bone samples.
    Beattie had collected bone samples from the skeletal remains of one of Franklin's men on King William Island. Tests reaveled very high levels of lead.

  • A team of researchers go to Beechy Island.

    A team of researchers go to Beechy Island.
    Dr.Owen Beattie from the University of Alberta led a team of researchers to Beechy Island, looking for evidence to confirm a theory.

  • Beattie and research tem set up camp.

    Beattie and research tem set up camp.
    Beattie and his research team set up camp on Beechy Island in August.

  • History Happens Written

    History Happens Written

  • Franklin expedition Timeline Created.

    Franklin expedition Timeline Created.