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Block Long Caption: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-1848. An oak block found at Crozier's camp site near Ross Cairn, Point Victory, King William Island on 11 July 1879 by the Schwatka Search Expedition 1878-1879. It was the point where the crews of 'Erebus' and 'Terror' landed after abandoning their ships. The block has the sheave still in place secured by an iron pin. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA2247 Artist: unknown Date: unknown Medium: oak; iron Size: 89 mm x 210 mm x 159 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.