John Torrington
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About John Torrington
John Torrington was a Royal Navy stoker, part of the 1845 Franklin Expedition exploring Nunavut, Canada, seeking the Northwest Passage, and making scientific observations.
John Torrington's Area of Expertise
Historical expeditions, Arctic exploration, Royal Navy, 19th-century science, and survival in extreme conditions.
A random fact that I love is...
I was one of the first Europeans to explore the Canadian Arctic, and my remains were discovered over a century later, preserved by the icy conditions.