Holmes, Israel
Biographical notes:
Israel Holmes joined the British Naval Franklin Search Expedition, 1852-1854 (leader William Pullen), as able seaman in HMS North Star, the store ship for the British Naval Franklin Search Expedition, 1852-1854 (leader Sir Edward Belcher). In August 1853, Harvey transferred to the supply ship HMS Phoenix, which had arrived at Beechey Island with more supplies for Belcher's squadron, and returned to England.
From the guide to the Israel Holmes collection, 1853-1892, (Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge)
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Back George 1796-1878
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Cheyne John Powles 1826-1902
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Elliott William
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Harvey William
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McCormick Robert 1800-1890
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Pullen Thomas
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Pullen William John Samuel 1813-1887
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Scott Robert Charles
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Shellabear William B.
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Snow William Parker 1817-1895
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