Title
Dr Rae. John Rae.
Caption
The Illustrated London News Etching From 1854. Portrait Dr Rae. John Rae (30 September 1813 - 22 July 1893) Was A Scottish Surgeon Who Explored Parts Of Northern Canada, Found The Final Portion Of The Northwest Passage (Rae Strait, Named After Him) And Reported The Fate Of The Franklin Expedition. In 1846-47 He Explored The Gulf Of Boothia Northwest Of Hudson Bay. In 1848-51 He Explored The Arctic Coast Near Victoria Island. In 1854 He Went From Boothia To The Arctic Coast And Learned The Fate Of Franklin. He Was Noted For Physical Stamina, Skill At Hunting And Boat Handling, Use Of Native Methods And The Ability To Travel Long Distances With Little Equipment While Living Off The Land.
Date
1854
Credit line
Photo12/UIG/Universal History Archive
Reference
UMG23A57_323
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No
Property release
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License type
Rights managed
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