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Collinson, Richard.

Journal of H.M.S. Enterprise, on the Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin’s Ships by Behring Strait. 1850-55…

Collinson, Richard. . London: Sampson, Low, Marston, Searle & Rivington, 1889. [Reprinted in AMS Press facsimile, 1976.].
  • 1848-59 The Franklin Search.
  • Arctic Reading: Great Britain
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As an unpopular commander, Collinson’s more optimistic assessments of his officers and men can be questioned.

Ms of Hints to McClintock re passage through Peel Sound etc. on his 1857 expedition.

Collinson, Richard. MCL/36 (McClintock), NMM.
  • 1848-59 The Franklin Search.
  • Arctic Reading: Great Britain
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Includes wind and temperature tables, advice on ice conditions, hunting possibilities, articles of barter with Eskimos. Envelope dated 12 Jul 57. Refers to House of Commons orders & Arctic paper on January 1855.

The Three Voyages of Martin Frobisher, in Search of a Passage to Cathaia and India by the North-West, A.D. 1576-78.

Collinson, Richard. (London: Printed for the Hakluyt Society, 1867). [Reprinted New York: Burt Franklin, n.d.].
  • 1576-78 The Baffin Island Voyages of Martin Frobisher.
  • Arctic Reading: Great Britain
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p. ix-xi: Bill for Maps and Nautical Instruments (selected purchases for Frobisher’s First Voyage):

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