Expedition to search for North West Passage

Sir John Franklin (1786-1847) British naval officer and arctic explorer commanded the 1845 expedition of the ships 'Erebus' and 'Terror' to search for the North West Passage. Francis Leopold McClintock (1819-1907) receiving proof that John Franklin and his party had perished, and purchasing relics such as silver spoons, medals and button from the Inuits. Engraving from "Heroes of Britain" by Edwin Hodder (London, c1880). (Photo by: Universal History Archive/UIG via Getty Images)

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Universal Images Group / Universal History Archive

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3145 x 2335 pixels

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10 x 8 inches / 27 x 20 cm

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