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What ancient items are found in shipwrecks in the Arctic

  • Sep 03, 2014
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Photo Courtesy of Parks Canada

Leather, wood and boots. All these items and more could be lying amongst the wreckage of the lost Franklin Expedition ships. In this video, Parks Canada marine archeologist Ryan Harris shares what is typically found in shipwrecks and how items are preserved.

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