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Paddle Long Caption: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-1848. A wooden paddle found in an abandoned boat at Erebus Bay, King William Island, in May 1859 by the McClintock Search Expedition 1857-1859. It is made from oar blade, an extra piece of wood being attached with copper rivets and washers. The letter 'A' is carved on the oar blade. Credit line: © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London Object: AAA2194 Artist: unknown Date: 1847-1848 Medium: wood; copper Size: 38 mm x 1124 mm x 200 mm Click here to buy a bespoke print of this image.