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1859 in Ireland
Explore 5 historical events and records for Ireland in 1859.
Historical records for Ireland in 1859
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Franklin Expedition Remains Found
McClintock finds human remains and abandoned equipment during his search of King William Island, adding important evidence about Franklin's lost expedition.
Franklin Record Recovered
McClintock's expedition recovers the written record left by Franklin's officers, providing the first authoritative account of the ships' abandonment.
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Inuit Evidence of Franklin Expedition
McClintock interviews Inuit witnesses who report a shipwreck and describe survivors from Franklin's expedition travelling south across the Arctic.
Voyage of the Fox Published
McClintock publishes The Voyage of the Fox in the Arctic Seas, presenting the expedition's evidence about the fate of Franklin and his companions.
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