John Torrington

Sailor and Arctic explorer

John Torrington - Sailor and Arctic explorer
Born

1825
200 years ago

Died

January 1st, 1846
179 years ago — 21 years old

Category

Explorers & Adventurers

Country

United Kingdom

Links & References

Torrington served as a sailor and was part of the ill-fated 1845 Franklin Expedition to find the Northwest Passage. The expedition aimed to explore and map northern Canada while connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Torrington and his crew became trapped in ice in the Arctic. They ultimately perished over the winter of 1845-1846. The circumstances of their demise highlighted the severe challenges faced in Arctic exploration during that era.

Participated in Franklin Expedition

Explored the Arctic regions

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