HMS Resolute (1850)
An etching of HMS Resolute, December 1856 | |
| History | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | |
| Name | Resolute |
| Builder | T&W Smith of Newcastle, UK |
| Laid down | 1849 |
| Launched | 1850 |
| Acquired | 1850 |
| Fate | Abandoned in 1854 after being left locked in Arctic ice |
| United States | |
| Acquired | 1855, found adrift in ice |
| Fate | Restored and returned to the UK as a gift in 1856 |
| United Kingdom | |
| Acquired | 1856 |
| Stricken | 1879 |
| Fate | Broken up |
| General characteristics | |
| Tons burthen | 424 bm |
| Length | 115 ft (35 m) |
| Beam | 28.5 ft (8.7 m) |
| Sail plan | 3-masted barque |
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HMS Resolute was a barque-rigged ship of the British Royal Navy, specially outfitted for Arctic exploration. Resolute became trapped in the ice searching for Franklin's lost expedition and was abandoned in 1854. Recovered by an American whaler, she was returned to Queen Victoria in 1856. Timbers from the ship were later used to construct the Resolute desk which was presented to the President of the United States and is located in the White House Oval Office.