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Steel
A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-8. Steel found near Ross Cairn, Point Victory, King William Island on 2nd June 1859 by the McClintock Search Expedition 1857-9. Found by William Jones, the dog driver of Hobson's party. The steel has a curved handle. They would have been used to strike sparks to light a fire. The steel is engraved 'Relics of Sir J. Franklin found in the boat at Point Victory & brought to England by Mr William Jones Clerk of the ship 'Fox' Captn McClintock RN Septr 1859'
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2222.2 |
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| Type: | Steel |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | Before 1845 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 4 mm x 68 mm x 38 mm |
| Parts: |
Flint and steel
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