Wood

A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A fragment of wood sawn at both ends found by the Burwash Expedition 1925-26 on King William Island. The item is marked 'D'. It was presented to the Royal Naval Museum, Greenwich in 1927 by the Canadian Government.

Object Details

ID: AAA2312
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Wood
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Unknown
Events: Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Burwash, 1926
Date made: 1845-8; 1926
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London.
Measurements: Overall: 16 x 78 x 51 mm