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John Franklin did not discover the Northwest Passage, but he is known for his expeditions in the Arctic during the 19th century, particularly his ill-fated voyage in 1845. The Northwest Passage, a sea route connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through the Arctic, was first navigated successfully by Roald Amundsen in 1903-1906. Franklin's attempts were significant in the search for this route, but he did not achieve its discovery.
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Where did john Franklin travel?
he traveled to the arctic and to the northwest passage.
Why did john Franklin set sail?
He set sail to Find A route from Europe to Asia when you sail Northwest. This route was called the Northwest Passage
Who tried to find the Northwest Passage?
Many people from Sir Francis Drake to James Cook to Sir John Franklin. See the Related Link for a History of the Northwest passage Expeditions.
Did John Franklin find the north west pasage?
No, John Franklin did not successfully find the Northwest Passage during his expeditions in the 19th century. His final expedition ended in tragedy with the loss of his ships and crew.
How did sir john Franklin die?
Sir John Fanklin Died of hipletherma along the northwest passage.
What country paid for John Franklin's voyages?
John Franklin's voyages in search of the Northwest Passage were primarily funded by the British government.
What did sir john Franklin famous for?
Franklin is famous for his search for the Northwest Passage through the Canadian arctic in 1845. No one survived after both ships were stuck in the ice. See link below for the Northwest passage song that mentions Franklin.
What routes did sir john Franklin take?
hi peeps, he took the route of the northwest passage
Who found the route for the northwest passage?
Captain Francis Crozier found the Northwest Passage, though many believe it was Sir John Franklin. Franklin actually died before reaching the passage, leaving Captain Crozier in command of the two ships, Erebus and Terror, and who lead the men across the Simpson Strait, the final step of the Northwest passage.
Why did sir john Franklin explore?
sir john Franklin explored to find the north west passage and did find it after a couple expeditions
What did John Franklin achieve in his Arctic expedition?
He failed at his Northwest Passage expidetion, but succeede at all other expiditions.
When did sir John Franklin set of for the northwest passage?
They set off on that fateful expedition on the 19th May 1845.
