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Henry Wilks

Categories: Exploring, Tragedy

Henry Wilks

Role on the lost expedition: Royal marine on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

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Henry Wilks

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John Franklin statue

{On the front of the plinth:} To the great arctic navigator and his brave co...

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Sir Walter Raleigh

Sir Walter Raleigh

Courtier, explorer, author and puddle-coverer.  Born Devon.  Became a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I and explored Virginia, America, for her, enabling its colonisation.  Briefly imprisoned in the T...

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David Leys

David Leys

Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

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1 memorial
Thomas Work

Thomas Work

Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.

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1 memorial
Thomas Johnson

Thomas Johnson

Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Terror. See John Franklin.

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1 memorial