Photos of explorers from doomed Franklin expedition to be auctioned

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A unique set of portraits of explorers who were part of Sir John Franklin's doomed Arctic expedition are going to be auctioned for an estimated six-figure sum.

Sky's Arts and Entertainment Correspondent Katie Spencer has been looking at the collection of the 14 early photographs were taken on the British ship HMS Erebus - just three days before they set sail in 1845.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/photos-of-explorers-from-doomed-franklin-expedition-to-be-auctioned-12947818

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