The life of Captain James Fitzjames - Fabiënne Tetteroo

James Fitzjames was captain of the Erebus during Franklin’s 1845 Arctic expedition and was a key figure in 19th-century naval history. This talk explores his roles and highlights primary sources that reveal a more accurate, underexplored portrait of this remarkable officer.

Part of our Be inspired series spotlighting fascinating research on our Collections.

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