7W-25 Franklin Expedition

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  • Franklin sets sail for Northwest Passage with 129 men

  • In 1847 and 1848, they sent letters telling people that they were trapped in the ice.

    In 1847 and 1848, they sent letters telling people that they were trapped in the ice.

    and 1848.
    It said 24 men died and 105 survivors decided to walk south to try and find open water.
  • In 1850, searchers found the graves on Beechey Island.

    In 1850, searchers found the graves on Beechey Island.

  • In 1859, some puzzling clues turned up on King William Island.

  • In 1984, Dr Owen Beattie from the University of Alberta led a team of reasearchers to Beechey Island to find clues.

    In 1984, Dr Owen Beattie from the University of Alberta led a team of reasearchers to Beechey Island to find clues.

  • In 1984, it took them days to hack through the ice to Torringtons coffin.

    In 1984, it took them days to hack through the ice to Torringtons coffin.

  • They found John Torrington he died Jan 1 1846

  • Stephan Harper announced the founding of the Erobus.

    Stephan Harper announced the founding of the Erobus.

  • Franklin Expedition time line created.

    Franklin Expedition time line created.