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John Bridgens

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John Bridgens

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

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John Bridgens

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John Franklin statue

{On the front of the plinth:} To the great arctic navigator and his brave co...

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Henry F. Collins

Henry F. Collins

Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

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Explorer. Born Devon. The first European, while on an expedition with Richard Burton to East Africa in 1858, to discover Lake Victoria. On a subsequent journey with James Grant in 1862, he confirme...

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David Sims

David Sims

Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

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1 memorial