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Re: Canada to Search Arctic For 1840s Wreck
That would be an incredible find, especially as it is felt that Franklin's and other crewmen's bodies may have been left onboard the vessels when they were abandoned. A great book on this is "Frozen In Time", that deals with the finding of the 3 Franklin crewman, color photos of their coffins (Torrington's was quite elaborate), and especially their bodies and clothing, and the findings of the autopsies done on all 3 ( lead poisoning from the tinned foods they carried!).Tom "Mingo" Machingo
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Re: Canada to Search Arctic For 1840s Wreck
This is pretty cool. The search for Franklin's party in the 1840-1850's was the 'Amelia Earhart' story of the times, with a number of expeditions sent out to search for him and extensive newspaper coverage of it all. Just about anyone of adult age in the prewar US would have some knowledge of the events surrounding the Franklin Expedition and the numerous rescue missions dispatched to try and locate them.Leland Hares, 10th Tennessee (U.S.)Comment
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Re: Canada to Search Arctic For 1840s Wreck
Maybe it will be just like in "National Treasure"? ;)~ Chris Hubbard
Robert L. Miller Award Winner No. 28 May, 2007
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Re: Canada to Search Arctic For 1840s Wreck
An old post for sure, so I'm jumping in a little late. This is a fascinating story for sure. This story indeed did capture the popular imagination, including a popular song. The lyrics were printed as a broadside:
For a modern performance of it- check this out from Fred Johnston, it's sung to the Irish tune The Croppy Boy- this does appear to be the earliest lyrics (later versions changed as more facts came to light.) Many of them were also sang from the perspective of Franklin's wife.
There are other versions of it for sure, plus some available through amazon.
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Re: Canada to Search Arctic For 1840s Wreck
L-e-a-d P-o-i-s-o-n-i-n-g. From poorly sealed / soldered food cans.Tom "Mingo" Machingo
Independent Rifles, Weevil's Mess
Vixi Et Didici
"I think and highly hope that this war will end this year, and Oh then what a happy time we will have. No need of writing then but we can talk and talk again, and my boy can talk to me and I will never tire of listening to him and he will want to go with me everywhere I go, and I will be certain to let him go if there is any possible chance."
Marion Hill Fitzpatrick
Company K, 45th Georgia Infantry
KIA Petersburg, VirginiaComment
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