Sir John Franklin (explorer)

Sir John Franklin was a 19th-century British explorer known for his efforts to chart the Arctic. He led expeditions aiming to find a northwest passage connecting the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, but his last voyage in 1845 ended in mystery when his ships became trapped in ice, and he and his crew disappeared. Franklin's efforts advanced knowledge of the Arctic, and subsequent searches uncovered significant archaeological findings about the expedition. His exploration contributed to Arctic navigation and understanding, despite the tragic outcome for Franklin and his men.