Resolute (Ship)

Vessel out of London, England, mastered by James M. Buddington on voyage from 21 Sept.-21 Dec. 1855; Captain Buddington, commander of bark George Henry on her arctic voyage 1855-1856, found the HMS Resolute (abandoned by a crew in search of the Franklin expedition); Buddington freed the icebound vessel and returned to New London, Conn.; ship was later sent back to Queen Victoria as a gift; dismantled ca. 1878.

From the description of Logbook of the ship Resolute, 1855 Sept. 21-Dec. 21. (Old Dartmouth Historical Society Library). WorldCat record id: 71128659