the Arctic, 21 Oct 1850: Search for Franklin
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Mar 1848–Sep 1851Rae explores
Arctic coast

12 May 1848–? Nov 1849Ross expedition
searches for Franklin

Jan 1850–Oct 1854McClure’s ship trapped in
ice but completes
NW Passage by sledge

May 1850–Sep 1851Grinnell expedition
finds remains of
Franklin’s camp