The sonar image of Franklin Expedition Ship.
First look at #Franklin’s ship thanks to side-scan sonar imagery, unseen since 1845! #VSExpedition http://t.co/IRPQI6K2a1
— Parks Canada (@ParksCanada) September 10, 2014
The 2014 Victoria Strait Expedition is the most ambitious search for the lost ships of the Franklin Expedition to date, with more partners and more sophisticated technology than ever before.
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper said the discovery of a British shipwreck in the Canadian Arctic is "truly remarkable moment for Canada history."
Truly remarkable moment in Canadian history. @RCGS_SGRC @JohnGGeiger @CanGeo #VSExpedition pic.twitter.com/AyZfOgYPFs
— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) September 9, 2014
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the ships lost in an expedition to the Northwest Passage has been found.
One of Cda's greatest mysteries has been solved. 1 of the 2 Franklin Expedition ships has been found. http://t.co/UIh1Fqg2fo #VSExpedition
— Stephen Harper (@pmharper) September 9, 2014