Fitzjames writes to his Uncle Robert from Trieste, where the Royal Navy is awaiting King Otho, the new King of Greece. It's all a great bore and his sword got stolen! Robert offered to send a new one, but Fitzjames said there was no need & he'd do without one. [19 November 1832]

GOOD MORNING, NEW FRANKLIN EXPEDITION ARTIFACTS FROM EREBUS!! Hoar's book/journal has such a beautiful cover. Bracing myself for the day I get jumpscared by items found in Fitzjames' cabin. parks.canada.ca/lhn-nhs/nu/epa…

Looking at Royal Navy vacancies and I now regret choosing Art History over Theology... That salary, wow. My only hope of working for the Royal Navy is becoming the next John Barrow junior.

Found a way to mention Frederick Cook and Roald Amundsen in my Fitzjames dissertation. 🥳 I should never write an article or book about Fred, though. He's to me like Fitzjames was to Clements Markham. I'm so biased.

Carte de visite of a handsome Royal Navy officer with impressive chops and (I think) a Crimea medal. [My collection]

I hit the pre-order button so fast. 👀🥳 Can't wait to see what Rodger has to say about Fitzjames' time and learn more about what happened after. #NavalHistory

After I've finished my historical academic biography of Fitzjames, I'm excited to write a historical Fitzjames romance story based on vibes & my subjective interpretation of primary sources. ❤️ Featuring a close personal friend called John.

To gain a full understanding of a historical topic or person, you need an empathetic approach & profound knowledge of the era in question. Takes like "The Franklin Expedition deserved to die because they were all colonisers & bad people" lack historical understanding & nuance.

Fitzjames' Midshipman journal, one of my projects that I hope to publish. Recently checked out the original again to make some corrections & photograph the pages that are missing from the museum website. Such a great experience to work with his actual journal. 🥹 [Caird Library]

Today marks 10 years since the location of the #HMSErebus wreck, from the legendary 1845 #FranklinExpedition!⚓ This historic find was made possible through invaluable Inuit oral history, knowledge, and collaboration with #ParksCanada’s Underwater Archaeology Team and partners.

Clements Markham giggling & kicking his feet in the afterlife when Janice Cavell refers to him as Fitzjames' friend. ['Tracing the connected narrative', p. 163]

A picture of Sir John Franklin's statue in his birth town Spilsby, taken circa 1861? [Capt. Sherard Osborne's scrapbook, NMM]

What happened when it was open? 👀Did he do a little song and dance?