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HMS Terror and HMS Erebus, part of Sir John Franklin's ill-fated Arctic expedition, became trapped in ice in the Northwest Passage in 1846. They were eventually abandoned in 1848 after being icebound for two years. The wreck of HMS Erebus was discovered in 2014 near King William Island in Canada, while HMS Terror was found in 2016, also in the vicinity of the same island.
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What was sir john Franklins ships names?
HMS Terror and HMS Erebus.
Was Augustus Pelletier a real person?
Augustus Pelletier is a fictional character in Dan Simmons' novel "The Terror," which is based on the real-life Franklin Expedition. The story follows the crew of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror as they search for the Northwest Passage.
Who was the Ross Ice Shelf named after?
The Ross Ice Shelf was named after James Clark Ross. According to Wikipedia:"Between 1839 and 1843, Ross commanded an Antarctic expedition comprising the vessels HMS Erebus and HMS Terror and charted much of the coastline of the continent. "
Is mount terror part of mount erebus?
No. Mt Terror is a separate volcano -- an inactive one -- from Mt Erebus, which is an active volcano, the southern most on earth.
Where did mount erebus name originate?
James Clark Ross and Sir John Franklin, both sea-faring explorers, sailed in ships named Erebus and Terror. These then, are two names used for volcanoes on Ross Island, Antarctica.
What did James Ross take to Antarctica?
Sir James Clark Ross took the two ships to Antarctica, "Erebus" and "Terror" for which he named Mount Erebus and Mount Terror.
Which ship did Sir John Franklin serve on during his last expedition?
HMS Erebus
What year was the Mount Erebus plane crash?
1979
How many people suvived in the mount erebus plane crash?
No one survived this crash.
What caused the Mt Erebus plane crash?
Pilot error
What is a sea and large ice self in antarctica named after and explorer?
You may be thinking of the Ross Ice Shelf and the Ross Sea. Both are named after James Clark Ross. From Wikipedia:"Between 1839 and 1843, Ross commanded an Antarctic expedition comprising the vessels HMS Erebus and HMS Terror and charted much of the coastline of the continent."
When did Sir John Franklin set on his voyage?
Sir John Franklin set sail on his ill-fated Arctic expedition on May 19, 1845. He led two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, with the aim of navigating the Northwest Passage. The expedition ultimately became infamous for its mysterious disappearance and the tragic fate of its crew.
