Voyages of John Franklin Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
three maritime voyages of John Franklin from 1819 to 1845
About Voyages of John Franklin
Franklin was born in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, on 16 April 1786, the ninth of twelve children of a family with an obvious desire to better its social and economic position. One of his brothers later entered the legal profession and eventually became a judge in Madras, another joined the British East India Company, while a sister, Sarah, was the mother of Emily Tennyson, wife of Alfred, Lord Tennyson, author of "The Charge of the Light Brigade". His father intended him to enter the church or become a businessman, but was reluctantly convinced to allow him to go on a trial voyage on a merchant ship when he was aged 12. His experience of seafaring only confirmed his interest in a career at sea, so in March 1800, Franklin's father secured him a Royal Navy appointment. Initially serving as a first
Top Attractions in Voyages of John Franklin
Explore the best things to see and do in Voyages of John Franklin:
- ★Beechey Island
- ★Délı̨nę
- ★Franklin Square
- ★Jane Franklin Hall
- ★Lady Franklin Bay
- ★National Maritime Museum
- ★Nattilik Heritage Centre
- ★Northwest Passage Territorial Park
Voyages of John Franklin Travel Guide Sections
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