Small wonder: brothers launch #ModelBoats to #circumnavigate #Antarctica

Ollie and Harry Ferguson from #Aberdeenshire took inspiration for 12,500-mile journey from #Ross #ScientificExpedition of 1839-43
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/17/small-wonder-brothers-launch-model-boats-to-circumnavigate-antarctica

[Due to their interest in #HMSTerror's & #HMSErebus's later exploits in the #Arctic, I thought @hugogirlpodcast might be especially interested?]
#Scots #Scotland

My thoughts on Matthew Betts' 'HMS Terror' book, which contains some questionable statements regarding Fitzjames and Admiralty orders:
https://jamesfitzjames.com/matthew-betts-hms-terror-2022/

#franklinexpedition #hmsterror #jamesfitzjames #navalhistory #AgeOfSteam #MaritimeHistory @histodons