What was the primary mode of transportation for the Franklin Expedition?
Ships
Sleds
Dogs
Horses
Answer
Ships were the primary mode of transportation for the Franklin Expedition. The expedition, led by Sir John Franklin, set out in 1845 to find a Northwest Passage through the Arctic. The expedition consisted of two ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, which were specially equipped for Arctic exploration. The ships were outfitted with steam engines and iron hulls, and they carried a crew of 129 men.
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