Franklin Expedition Telescope Draw Tube (1845)
| Created by: | Unknown |
| Archive: | National Maritime Museum |
| Reference number: | Object ID no. AAA2227.1 |
| Date: | Before 1845 |
| Notes: | These two parts of a telescope are relics of Sir John Franklin's last expedition in search of the North-West Passage, 1845-48. The brass barrel, which is severely crushed, has some remaining pieces of cord and leather at the eyepiece end. There would have been a draw tube, but this is now missing. |
