Explorer. born Nairn, Scotland.
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Edwd. Genge
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
William Heather
Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Captain, Sir John Franklin
Born Lincolnshire. Royal Navy. Governor of Tasmania 1836-43. where there is also a statue. Left England in 1845 leading an expedition of 2 ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, to voyage the last unnav...
Alexander Wilson
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
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