Franklin's Lost Ship

A lavishly illustrated account of the discovery of HMS Erebus

The greatest mystery in all of exploration is the fate of the 1845-1848 British Arctic Expedition commanded by Sir John Franklin. All 129 crewmen died, and two ships seemingly vanished without a trace. The mysterious fate of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror has captured the public’s imagination for seventeen decades.

In 2014 and 2016, Franklin’s lost ships were found at last. HMS Erebus was discovered by the Victoria Strait Expedition, led by Parks Canada, using world-leading underwater exploration technology and drawing on traditional Inuit knowledge.

In this beautifully illustrated account, readers learn about the challenging search and discovery of the Erebus, while also revisiting the legend of the original Franklin expedition and the many early rescue efforts. Featuring the first images of the submerged ship and some of the first artifacts recovered, as well as archival documents, this stunning book weaves together a story of historical mystery and modern adventure.