Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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William Braine
Commemorated ati
John Franklin statue
{On the front of the plinth:} To the great arctic navigator and his brave co...
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Admiral Arthur Phillip
Founder and first governor of Australia. Born in the ward of Bread Street. Entered the Royal Navy 1753. In 1787 he led a fleet of 11 ships, with a complement of four companies of marines as well a...
Amy Johnson
Pioneering pilot who was the first woman to fly solo from London to Australia. Flying solo or with her husband, Jim Mollison, she set many long-distance records during the 1930s. Born Yorkshire. ...
Harry D. S. Goodsir
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin. A skeleton was found which is thought to be his. See the picture source for how they did that.
Luke Smith
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
Willliam Colbeck
Explorer. Born at 8 Myton Place, Hull. He made several expeditions to Antarctica, including one which convinced him of the best route to the south pole. This was later followed by Roald Amundsen, w...
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