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Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845

Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, 1845
Engraving of Captain Francis Crozier (1796-1848) of HMS Terror, pictured shortly before departing on the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845. In 1845 the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, to look for the Northwest passage round the northern coast of Canada. The expedition, commanded by Sir John Franklin, disappeared from view late in 1845 and none of the men were ever seen again. In fact the ships made it to the King William Island region, then got stuck in the ice. With supplies running out the surviving crew abandoned ship and headed south. However, none made it to safety and it is assumed all died from disease, exposure or starvation. From 1848 onwards a number of relief expeditions were sent to find Franklin, but it was only in 1859 that Francis Leopold McClintock was able to confirm Franklins fate
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This historical engraving captures Captain Francis Crozier of HMS Terror, a key figure in the ill-fated Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845. In an effort to find the Northwest Passage along the northern coast of Canada, the British Admiralty sent two polar exploration ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, under the command of Sir John Franklin. Unfortunately, both ships disappeared from view late in 1845 and none of their crew members were ever seen again. The image shows Captain Francis Crozier shortly before departing on this treacherous journey. Little did he know that his fate would be sealed amidst icy waters and harsh conditions. The ships successfully reached the King William Island region but became trapped in ice. As supplies dwindled, surviving crew members made a desperate decision to abandon ship and head south in search of safety. Tragically, none of them survived as they succumbed to disease, exposure or starvation during their arduous journey. It was not until 1859 that Francis Leopold McClintock confirmed what had happened to Franklin's expedition. This print serves as a poignant reminder of the perils faced by these brave explorers who ventured into uncharted territories for scientific discovery and national pride. Their story continues to captivate historians and adventurers alike as it represents one of history's most tragic maritime mysteries.
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