7W-17 Sir Franklin Expedition

By 7W-17

  • Franklin Sets Sail for Northwest Passage

    Franklin Sets Sail for Northwest Passage
    Set sail from Britain with 129 people

  • John Torrington dies

    John Torrington dies
    John Torrington died of tuberculosis and pneumonia, with lead poisioning playing a major factor.

  • Expedition trapped in ice

    Expedition trapped in ice
    Notes are discovered saying the expedition is trapped in ice. 24 men had died, and the 105 survivors had decided to walk south.

  • Expedition trapped in ice

    Expedition trapped in ice

  • Three graves found in Beechey Island

    Three graves found in Beechey Island

  • Puzzling clues turn up in King William Ilsland

  • Beattle Collects Bone Samples from Remains of One of Franklin's Mens

    Beattle Collects Bone Samples from Remains of One of Franklin's Mens
    He discovers lead in their body.

  • Dr. Leads Crew of Reseachers to Beechey Island

    Dr. Leads Crew of Reseachers to Beechey Island

  • John Torrington's Body is Found

    John Torrington's Body is Found

  • PM Stephen Harper Announces the Finding of the HMS Erebus

    PM Stephen Harper Announces the Finding of the HMS Erebus

  • Franklin Expedition Timeline

    Franklin Expedition Timeline