American Arctic Expedition Map (1853) Canvas Print

Title A chart of the cruise of the American Arctic Expedition in search of Sir John Franklin : in the years 1850 & 51 : fitted out by Henry Grinnell of New York ... [and others] Contributor Names Welsh, George P., -1860. Grinnell, Henry, 1799-1874, cartographer (expression) United States. Hydrographical Office, publisher. Sherman & Smith, engravers. Created / Published [Washington, D.C.?] : United States Hydgographical Office, [1853] Subject Headings - Arctic Ocean--Discovery and exploration--British--Maps - Northwest Passage--Discovery and exploration--British--Maps - Search and rescue operations--Arctic Ocean--Maps - Franklin, John,--1786-1847--Travel--Arctic Ocean--Maps - Arctic Ocean - Northwest Passage Genre Physical maps Notes - Shows the ship routes followed by the John Franklin Arctic Expedition of 1846-1861 in the eastern Canadian Arctic islands and along the western coast of Greenland; also shows wind direction indicators along the route lines. - Differs from Fillmore map collection item No. 111 primarily in hand colouring. The present map (No. 115) is hand coloured blue only on small coastline sections where extensive shore examinations were undertaken and where verbal interviews of native Inuit residents were made. The present map does not have an added legend slip affixed. Otherwise the printed base maps are identical. - When affixed to the cloth backing the map sheet was sectioned to 15 separate panels to enable folding. - Includes text by M.J. Maury, explanatory note, and U.S. Hydrographical Office insigne at head of title. - Handwritten map identification statement and personal name signature on title panel (verso): No. 115. Arctic Ocean, in search of Sir John Franklin, 1850-51, Millard Fillmore. - Handwritten map identification tab affixed to other title panel (verso): Arctic Ocean in search for Sir John Franklin 1850-51, No. 115.