Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site - Historic Places Days

Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site

Gjoa Haven, Nunavut
Type
Archaeological Sites
Address
Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada
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Hours
No access at this time.
Phone
867-975-4673 OR 1-888-773-8888

The Wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror National Historic Site is the first national historic site to be jointly managed by Inuit and Parks Canada. Learn about the role of Inuit knowledge in the discoveries of the shipwrecks from Sir John Franklin’s legendary 1845 expedition.

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Over one hundred and seventy years ago, British explorer Sir John Franklin and his crew went missing while searching for a Northwest Passage. Over time, Inuit traditional knowledge (Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit) combined with new knowledge and modern technology, led to the discovery of the wreck sites of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror. Today, there is still much to learn from the story of these shipwrecks.

What to do?

Parks Canada and Inuit are working in partnership to explore the wrecks of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror ― the fabled ships of the 1845 Franklin Expedition that set sail from England in search of a Northwest Passage across what is now Canada’s Arctic. Take an unprecedented look inside the wreck of HMS Terror – lost at sea over 170 years ago!

Amenities

  • National Historic Site

Location

Gjoa Haven, Nunavut, Canada
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