Artist impressions of the ships "HMS Erebus" and "HMS Terror" used in Sir John Franklin's ill-fated attempt to discover the Northwest passage.
Mystery of lost 19th century ghost ships —
Artist impressions of the ships "HMS Erebus" and "HMS Terror" used in Sir John Franklin's ill-fated attempt to discover the Northwest passage.
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British Royal Navy captain Sir John Franklin set sail in 1845 along with 128 men with enough provisions for three years.
The lost ghost ships —
British Royal Navy captain Sir John Franklin set sail in 1845 along with 128 men with enough provisions for three years.
The 19th century "HMS Investigator," which left Britain in 1848, was abandoned while searching for Franklin's ships.
The lost ghost ships —
The 19th century "HMS Investigator," which left Britain in 1848, was abandoned while searching for Franklin's ships.
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Parks Canada discovered the wreck of "HMS Investigator" last year. It's hoped the site will provide vital clues to solve the mystery of Erebus and Terror.
The lost ghost ships —
Parks Canada discovered the wreck of "HMS Investigator" last year. It's hoped the site will provide vital clues to solve the mystery of Erebus and Terror.
Parks Canada set out in August to try to locate "HMS Erebus" and "HMS Terror."
The lost ghost ships —
Parks Canada set out in August to try to locate "HMS Erebus" and "HMS Terror."
It's still not known where the two ships are despite 160 years of searching.
The lost ghost ships —
It's still not known where the two ships are despite 160 years of searching.
Ryan Harris from Parks Canada says the area in which the ships were last seen is extremely remote.
The lost ghost ships —
Ryan Harris from Parks Canada says the area in which the ships were last seen is extremely remote.