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Telescope draw tube
A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A section of telescope tube possibly recovered by the Schwatka Search Expedition 1878-79. Part of a telescope with a lens was found in the grave of John Irving.
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Object Details
| ID: | AAA2330 |
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| Collection: | Astronomical and navigational instruments; Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Telescope draw tube |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: Franklin's Last Expedition, 1845-1848; Arctic Exploration: Franklin Search Expedition, Schwatka, 1878-1880 |
| Date made: | Before 1845 |
| People: | Irving, John |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | 92 x 29 mm |