fewer and fewer mysteries remain on this 'little' planet

[biglakejake]

http://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/ship-from-lost-franklin-expedition-found-in-arctic

 

sir john franklin-the idiot who 'ate his own boots' to survive on his first arctic expedition and got himself and 128 officers and crew killed on his second trip to canada-has had one of his last commands found after 170 years. either hms erebus or hms terror are now part of electronic history-but found due to inuit oral history.

 

hey amanda-you thinks they might find some old hooch like shackleton left behind down south?

 

lee

[Edge]

Too cool, thanks for posting.

[CouesWhitetail]

Cool find!

 

For those that like reading about historic voyages of this kind, you will likely really enjoy the book called "Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage"....that's what Lee was referring to....it's one of my favorite books! You can get it on kindle or hard copy. Totally amazing story!

[scoutm]

Cool find!

 

For those that like reading about historic voyages of this kind, you will likely really enjoy the book called "Endurance: Shackleton's Incredible Voyage"....that's what Lee was referring to....it's one of my favorite books! You can get it on kindle or hard copy. Totally amazing story!

 

 

It's a fantastic book and an incredible story of leadership and survival...be for warned, if you get it be prepared for s couple late nights as you won't be able to put it down.

[madx250]

I happen to be reading it right now. Picked it up from"Half Price books for $5.