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In a 1st, DNA analysis reveals identity of captain cannibalized during ill-fated Franklin expedition
A new DNA analysis has identified the remains of Captain James Fitzjames, a Royal Navy officer who disappeared on a doomed Northwest Passage expedition in Canada more than 175 years ago.
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Canadian team locates English vessels lost in 1845 in the Northwest Passage
The loss of HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, built in Topsham, Devon, prompted one of largest searches in history, running from 1848 to 1859 After more than 160 years of searching to understand the fate ...
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Canada's top sailor says he's sure we could stop Russia or China from trespassing in Arctic
Canada’s top sailor says he’s confident our navy can stop Russia or China if they send ships through the strategically vital Northwest Passage without asking for permission. “We wouldn’t ...
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Taking advantage of melting sea ice, luxury cruise ship sets sail for Northwest Passage
A 1,725-passenger cruise ship is setting sail on an unprecedented journey for New York City via the Northwest Passage. History is being made on Tuesday in Arctic waters, as the largest vessel ever ...