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Radio 1's Morning Ireland
Dundalk devotes exhibition to Arctic Fox
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Exhibition on Dundalk polar explorer
The Franklin Searches
The Franklin Searches I: 1848-1850
On May 19 1845, Sir John Franklin and a crew of 134 sailors and officers set sail from England, aboard the Erebus and Terror, Arctic-bound to locate and chart the Northwest Passage.
The Franklin Searches II: 1850-1851
Public interest in Franklin’s fate ensured that pressure remained on the Government to fund and support a new search and rescue mission.
The Franklin Searches III: 1852-1854
McClintock’s next involvement in the Franklin search came under the leadership of Sir Edward Belcher in 1852 when the Resolute, Intrepid, Pioneer and Assistance set sail northward bound.
The Franklin Searches IV: 1857-1859
McClintock returned home in October 1854 with much on his mind despite having been promoted to the rank of Captain.