Search for John Franklin's lost Arctic Expedition news reports?Nautical Mag 1848

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Title: Search for John Franklin's lost Arctic Expedition news reports—Nautical Mag 1848

Description: The Arctic Expedition [The Search for Sir John Franklin] A detailed contemporary report on the progress of James Clark Ross’s expedition in search of the missing Northwest Passage expedition of Sir John Franklin, printed in the October 1848 issue of The Nautical Magazine. The article reproduces dispatches dated 29 June 1848 and includes a copy of the official orders under which Ross had proceeded to the Arctic in search of Franklin’s ships, HMS Erebus (1826) and HMS Terror (1813). Ross commanded the first major Admiralty search expedition, sailing in January 1848 with HMS Enterprise and HMS Investigator to explore Lancaster Sound and the surrounding channels. The report reflects the early optimism that systematic exploration of the Canadian Arctic might yet locate Franklin’s expedition. by The Nautical Magazine. Published 1848. Antique engraved printed pages; a five page article, printed on both sides of three sheets. Size 13 x 21 cm | 5.0 x 8.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this print. The pages are printed with text on both sides. Tags: 1848, Arctic, Arctic | Antarctica | Polar regions, Canada, Canada | British North America, Decorative, News Reports, Print, The Nautical Magazine

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