Copper Plate

An unprovenanced relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A square copper plate, pierced with three holes. It is marked with the broad arrow (property of the British government). An attached paper label is marked '29'.

Object Details

ID: AAA2360
Collection: Polar Equipment and Relics
Type: Copper Plate
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: 1845-8
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 3 x 44 x 44 mm