Wine Bottle Found on Beechey Island (1845)
| Created by: | unknown |
| Archive: | National Maritime Museum |
| Reference number: | Object ID no. AAA2031 |
| Date: | ca. 1845 |
| Notes: | A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-1848, found by the Franklin Search Expedition,1850-51, led by Captain Horatio Austin. This wine bottle was found on Beechey Island by a party from HMS 'Assistance' led by Captain Erasmus Ommanney (1814-1904) on the 23 August 1850. The bottle was presented to the Royal United Services Institute by John Barrow (1808-1898). |
