Erebus

[realworkingsailor]

I received for Christmas (and just finished reading), “Erebus” by Michael Palin (yes THAT Michael Palin!). A fascinating account of the history of that enigmatic ship. While the author is not the first person you would think of when it comes to naval historians, he nonetheless manages to weave a brilliant nautical narrative. He covers, in some detail, as much of the human stories surrounding the various voyages of the Erebus, culled from various journals and letters written by the various participants. Starting with some details of her initial construction and her early deployment in the Mediterranean, to her conversion for polar service, and her two polar operations. The first being the successful voyage to the Antarctic, led by Sir James Clark Ross, and her final fateful journey. A recommended read for anyone interested in polar exploration, Sir John Franklin, and maritime history.

 

Andy

[JerseyCity Frankie]

I just returned from the Mystic Seaport Museum and they’ve got a great Franklin Expedition exhibit that’s full of artifacts and this nice model.

[pythagoras]

Andy and Frankie,

  May I also recommend RESOLUTE by Martin W Sandler. 

Pythagoras (Tom)