Sir John Franklin

Sir John Franklin was a British naval officer and explorer known for his Arctic expeditions in the 19th century. He gained fame for his search for the Northwest Passage, a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Franklin's most famous expedition, which began in 1845, ended tragically when his two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, became icebound in what is now Canada. Franklin and his crew disappeared, sparking numerous search missions over the years. His story highlights the challenges of polar exploration and has become a symbol of perseverance and mystery in the history of exploration.