Mapping the Arctic Explorations of Sir John Ross
Posted by: Cynthia Smith
John Ross, a British naval officer led three Arctic expeditions. In 1818 and 1829, he led expeditions to find the Northwest Passage. In 1850, he led a rescue mission to find survivors from Sir John Franklin's lost expedition. This post features maps related to John Ross's Arctic explorations.
Posted in: 19th century cartography, European History, Exploration, Military History
