7W-28 Franklin Expedition

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  • Franklin sets sail for Northwest Passage

    Franklin sets sail for Northwest Passage

    Sir John Franklin sets off with a crew of 129 men to attempt to sail across North America's arctic waters. He had two ships- the HNS Erubus and the HMS Terror.
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    Franklin Expedition timeline

  • Searchers discover three graves on Beechey island

    Searchers discover three graves on Beechey island

  • John Torrington's body found

    John Torrington's body found

  • Trail discovered

    Trail discovered

    Dr.Owen Beattie from the U of A discovered a trail that showed that the group of survivors had towed with them a boat full of useless items such as silk hankerchiefs, button polish and curtain rods.
  • Two notes discovered on King William island dating back to 1847 and 1848

    Two notes discovered on King William island dating back to 1847 and 1848

    Searchers found two notes explaining that the expeditions ship had become stuck in the ice. It also said that 24 men, includind Franklin, had died and the survivores were headding south in hopes of finding open waters.
  • History Happens article written

    History Happens article written

  • Researchers discover cause of death

    Researchers discover cause of death

    Researchers discover that lead from food cans killed Franklins men.
  • Ship wreck found west of O'Reilly island

    Ship wreck found west of O'Reilly island

  • Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces at the house of commons that the wreck is, indeed, the HMS Erubus

    Prime Minister Stephen Harper announces at the house of commons that the wreck is, indeed, the HMS Erubus

  • Franklin Expedition timelime created

    Franklin Expedition timelime created