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2014 Victoria Strait Expedition
This year's search is about much more than underwater archaeology. The Victoria Strait Expedition will contribute to northern science and communities.
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Searching for the Franklin Expedition’s lost ships
Parks Canada chief underwater archaeologist Ryan Harris shares details on this year’s search
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More partners, more technology and more searching. That’s the latest from Ryan Harris, chief underwater archaeologist for Parks Canada, who is part of this year’s search for the lost Franklin ships. With more partners involved in the search and new technology allowing coverage of more areas, the chances of finding the ships this year have increased greatly. Watch the video below for more details.
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