Copper Plate

An unprovenanced relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-48. A narrow copper plate, curved at one end and pierced with three screw holes.

Object Details

ID: AAA2362
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: circa 1845
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 7 x 117 x 22 mm