McClintock Arctic expedition
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The McClintock Arctic expedition of 1857 was a British effort to locate the last remains of Franklin's lost expedition. Led by Francis Leopold McClintock, RN aboard the steam yacht Fox, the expedition spent two years in the region and ultimately returned with the only written message recovered from the doomed expedition. McClintock and crew were awarded the Arctic medal in recognition of their achievements.
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Date | 1857 |
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Location | The Arctic |
Participants | Francis Leopold McClintock and team |
Outcome | Returned with the only written message recovered from the Franklin expedition |
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