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The names of the two ships
HMS Erebus and HMS Terror
What are the 4 main dangers of the Arctic
Frozen sea, the frozen tundra, Pressure ridges and melting ice that create mini icebergs
When did the expedition leave?
May 1845
What is the key information from the Victory point Note?
Sir John Franklin died in June 1847
Which two captains were chosen to lead the expedition?
Sir John Franklin and Francis Crozier
What is there not any of in the frozen desert? (tundra)
Vegetation or trees
Whos idea was it to explore the arctic?
Sir John Barrow
What was found in the Boat at McClintocks Boat place?
Artifacts and Bones
Why were the two captains selected for the expedition despite being the worst 2?
The other 2 (Parry and Ross) refused to go.
What was used on the ships to protect them from Icebergs?
Steel Hulls
What were Britian trying to find in the arctic?
The Northwest Passage
Why was it called the Black Men Encounter?
The crew were covered in Black, their hands, their clothes and their faces
What was the negative to using steam engines only?
The ships would need to carry lots of coal which would leave less room for food and other supplies.
Where did the HMS Terror get stuck in the ice?
Erebus Bay, Victoria straight
134, made up of 24 officers and 110 men
Where was the possible sighting of the last surivors?
Felix Harbour, Boothia Peninsula