Franklin Expedition

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  • History Happens Article Written

    History Happens Article Written

    By Beatrix Chronos
  • January 1,1846 John Torrington dies age 20

    January 1,1846 John Torrington dies age 20

    John Torrington had been a member of Sir John Franklin's last expedition.
  • 1850- Searchers found three graves on Beechey Island

    1850- Searchers found three graves on Beechey Island

  • 1859-Some puzzling clues turned up on king William Island

    1859-Some puzzling clues turned up on king William Island

  • 1847- 1st note left on King William Island

    1847- 1st note left on King William Island

  • 1848- second note on King William Island

    1848- second note on King William Island

  • 1984-Dr. Owen Beattie

    1984-Dr. Owen Beattie

    Dr. Owen Beattie from the University of Alberta led a team of researches to Beechey Island looking for evidence
  • August 1989

    August 1989

    Beattie and his research team set up a camp on Beechey Island
  • In 2014 Park canada found the first ship

    In 2014 Park canada found the first ship

  • In 2016- Franklins second ship

    In 2016- Franklins second ship

    Arctic Research Foundation found Franklins second ship