Sir John Franklin By chs Apr 16, 1786 Born May 8, 1818 Sets sail on 1st of 3 voyages to the Northwest Passage Sep 16, 1825 2nd voyage Jan 18, 1844 Sets sail on 3rd voyage to the Northwest Passage Jun 11, 1847 Dies in the Artic Aug 26, 1847 Began over 40 recue missions were sent to find him and crew Nov 24, 1848 Last of his crew dies Dec 17, 1859 Search party stops