Learn about the ill-fated Franklin Expedition and the two ships that were wrecked.
The Franklin Expedition set out in in 1845 to discover the Northwest Passage across the Arctic Circle north of Canada.
Two ships, the Erebus and the Terror left from Greenhithe in Kent. The wrecks of both ships were finally discovered in 2014 and 2016.
Much mystery surrounds the fate of the ships and the crew members. Sue Bale takes us through the story.
Date and Time: Thursday 22 January 2026, Doors open at 11:00, talk starts at 11:30, lunch at 13:00.
Venue: Royal Harwich Yacht Club, Woolverstone, Ipswich, IP9 1AT; Lat and Long: N52⁰ 0.34’ E001⁰ 11.8’; National Grid Reference: TM 1952 3896; What.Three.Words: ///lion.jumpy.chuckling.
Free car parking at the Club.
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What: Winter Talk, with or without a meal.
Open to: Members of the CA, CS and RHYC and to non-members.
Guests: Members are encouraged to bring one guest each at the member's rate, just book your guest as an additional member when booking your place.
Non-Members: Additional guests of members, and also non-members, are welcome to attend at the non-member's rate.
Booking will open in the autumn.
If you find any difficulty with booking online please call the RH Club Office on 01473 780319 to make a telephone booking. Office hours normally Monday to Friday 09:00 to 16:00.
Talk Organiser: Ian Feavers
Contact: Catriona Essenhigh, Suffolk@theca.org.uk