![]() Why was appointing Fitzjames as second in command of a ship and third in command of an expedition an “unusual move”? He had previously been the Captain of his own ship, HMS Clio. Fitzjames, an historically inscrutable character, had no polar experience, but did possess a powerful patron in the form of John Barrow, who helped secure his position on the expedition.” ![]() “In an unusual move, the Admiralty appointed Commander James Fitzjames as second in command of Erebus, and third in command of the expedition. What I do wish to critique is how Fitzjames is represented and how the Admiralty’s orders are interpreted. This part of the book I am very much not qualified to comment on and can only say that it looks absolutely great. ![]() ![]() It is richly illustrated with plans and includes descriptions of every single part of the ship. Matthew Betts’ book brings together in amazing detail the history and design of HMS Terror, one of the ships of the Franklin Expedition. ![]()
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