Images of Parks Canada Discoveries

  • Standing at the bridge of CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the crew navigates through the ice towards the search area for HMS Terror in Victoria Strait
    • Title : Standing at the bridge of CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier, the crew navigates through the ice towards the search area for HMS Terror in Victoria Strait
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • Using specialized underwater paper, an underwater archaeologist takes notes as part of the marine biology pilot project
    • Title : Using specialized underwater paper, an underwater archaeologist takes notes as part of the marine biology pilot project
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : August 2015
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  • The M/V Martin Bergmann at wharf with the CCG Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier at anchor in the background
    • Title : The M/V Martin Bergmann at wharf with the CCG Ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier at anchor in the background
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Jonathan Moore
    • Date : 2014
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  • The detached ship’s bell of HMS Erebus as found on the deck
    • Title : The detached ship’s bell of HMS Erebus as found on the deck
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • The embossed “broad arrow” and “1845” on the Erebus bell.
    • Title : The embossed “broad arrow” and “1845” on the Erebus bell.
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Close up details from the Erebus bell
    • Title : Close up details from the Erebus bell
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • An underwater archaeologist shines his light on the Erebus bell.
    • Title : An underwater archaeologist shines his light on the Erebus bell.
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • The other side of HMS Erebus's bell after having been carefully repositioned
    • Title : The other side of HMS Erebus's bell after having been carefully repositioned
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Unwrapping the HMS Erebus bell in a lab aboard the CCG ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    • Title : Unwrapping the HMS Erebus bell in a lab aboard the CCG ship Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Parks Canada staff examine the Erebus bell with a Government of Nunavut archaeologist
    • Title : Parks Canada staff examine the Erebus bell with a Government of Nunavut archaeologist
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Detail of embossed “1845” on the bell of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Detail of embossed “1845” on the bell of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • An underwater archaeologist measures the muzzle bore diameter of one of two cannons of HMS Erebus
    • Title : An underwater archaeologist measures the muzzle bore diameter of one of two cannons of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thieery Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • An underwater archaeologist lowers the HD video camera system to a teammate who waits in the water
    • Title : An underwater archaeologist lowers the HD video camera system to a teammate who waits in the water
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • An underwater archaeologist examines a Preston Patent Illuminator set into the upper deck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : An underwater archaeologist examines a Preston Patent Illuminator set into the upper deck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • An underwater archaeologist examines the remains of a fallen mast cap from the Erebus wreck
    • Title : An underwater archaeologist examines the remains of a fallen mast cap from the Erebus wreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thieery Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Survey vessels steaming in formation at the conclusion of the successful field project
    • Title : Survey vessels steaming in formation at the conclusion of the successful field project
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Image from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) of 2 small cannons on the wreck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Image from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) of 2 small cannons on the wreck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Image from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) of 3 dead-eyes on the wreck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Image from a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) of 3 dead-eyes on the wreck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Debris field of timbers from the superstructure of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Debris field of timbers from the superstructure of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Title : Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Title : Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Title : Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Title : Sonar image of the historic HMS Erebus shipwreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : 2014-09-10
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  • Cannon from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Cannon from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Cannon from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Cannon from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • The plate as first seen on the lower deck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : The plate as first seen on the lower deck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Two nearly identical belt buckles and other objects on the lower deck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Two nearly identical belt buckles and other objects on the lower deck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Holding a bag to carry samples, an Underwater Archaeologist swims above the deck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Holding a bag to carry samples, an Underwater Archaeologist swims above the deck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : August 2015
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  • Since it is sheltered from the ice, the wreck of HMS Erebus provides a good habitat for a wide diversity of marine species
    • Title : Since it is sheltered from the ice, the wreck of HMS Erebus provides a good habitat for a wide diversity of marine species
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : August 2015
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  • Back on board the Martin Bergmann, an ecologist takes a close look at the samples
    • Title : Back on board the Martin Bergmann, an ecologist takes a close look at the samples
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August 2015
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  • Marine biologists log the samples and preliminary observations on board the boat
    • Title : Marine biologists log the samples and preliminary observations on board the boat
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August 2015
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  • An Underwater Archaeologist carefully collects a wood species sample from a detached section of decking in HMS Erebus's debris field
    • Title : An Underwater Archaeologist carefully collects a wood species sample from a detached section of decking in HMS Erebus's debris field
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • A team of specialists came together for more than two weeks in August and September 2015 to continue the search for HMS Terror
    • Title : A team of specialists came together for more than two weeks in August and September 2015 to continue the search for HMS Terror
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • Once the Zodiac is in position near the wreck, underwater archaeologists dive according to the day's plan
    • Title : Once the Zodiac is in position near the wreck, underwater archaeologists dive according to the day's plan
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • The underwater archaeologist removes kelp from around a circular glass illuminator on the upper deck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : The underwater archaeologist removes kelp from around a circular glass illuminator on the upper deck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • The diver is positioning reference lines in the debris field near the Erebus wreck
    • Title : The diver is positioning reference lines in the debris field near the Erebus wreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • The underwater archaeologist positions a small camera in an opening in the Erebus deck to capture images of the wreck's interior
    • Title : The underwater archaeologist positions a small camera in an opening in the Erebus deck to capture images of the wreck's interior
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • Each morning during the search for the Terror, a crane launched the RV Investigator from the deck of CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    • Title : Each morning during the search for the Terror, a crane launched the RV Investigator from the deck of CCGS Sir Wilfrid Laurier
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • The Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Moncton was also part of this year’s search for the Terror
    • Title : The Royal Canadian Navy’s HMCS Moncton was also part of this year’s search for the Terror
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • A polar bear is spotted close to the area where the land archaeologists and experts are working near the Terror search area. Precautions were taken to ensure the polar bear did not approach their area of operation
    • Title : A polar bear is spotted close to the area where the land archaeologists and experts are working near the Terror search area. Precautions were taken to ensure the polar bear did not approach their area of operation
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : August/September 2015
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  • The risk of collapse in certain areas of the wreck of HMS Erebus, means there is some urgency to extract as much information as possible during the dives
    • Title : The risk of collapse in certain areas of the wreck of HMS Erebus, means there is some urgency to extract as much information as possible during the dives
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • Investigator Launch from Laurier
    • Title : Investigator Launch from Laurier
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • The Parks Canada team, proceed to test their equipment in the Simpson Strait
    • Title : The Parks Canada team, proceed to test their equipment in the Simpson Strait
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • Much of Mission 2016 is focused on searching for HMS Terror. The sound velocity probe is lowered into the water to calibrate the multi- beam sonar.
    • Title : Much of Mission 2016 is focused on searching for HMS Terror. The sound velocity probe is lowered into the water to calibrate the multi- beam sonar.
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • The RV Investigator was used as the main research platform
    • Title : The RV Investigator was used as the main research platform
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • The inside of the hull, on the starboard side, is filled with shelves and loose timbers
    • Title : The inside of the hull, on the starboard side, is filled with shelves and loose timbers
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • During storms, this part of the HMS Erebus wreck is exposed to the elements and is subjected to a great deal of pressure
    • Title : During storms, this part of the HMS Erebus wreck is exposed to the elements and is subjected to a great deal of pressure
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • This photo reveals the damage to the hull and structure of HMS Erebus
    • Title : This photo reveals the damage to the hull and structure of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • Debris is scattered on the ocean floor around the wreck of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Debris is scattered on the ocean floor around the wreck of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • Among other tools and technologies, the underwater archeology team used this small remotely-controlled submersible robot which is capable of taking high- resolution images in remote environments such as inside the hull of HMS Erebus
    • Title : Among other tools and technologies, the underwater archeology team used this small remotely-controlled submersible robot which is capable of taking high- resolution images in remote environments such as inside the hull of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2016
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  • The team prepares to survey the Terror's wreck
    • Title : The team prepares to survey the Terror's wreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : September 2016
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  • The screen shows the sonar image of a wreck
    • Title : The screen shows the sonar image of a wreck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : September 2016
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  • The side-scan sonar image of HMS Terror
    • Title : The side-scan sonar image of HMS Terror
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : September 2016
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  • HMS Terror’s wheel, found in its original location on the upper deck
    • Title : HMS Terror’s wheel, found in its original location on the upper deck
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : September 2016
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  • A captain’s cabin window at HMS Terror’s stern
    • Title : A captain’s cabin window at HMS Terror’s stern
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : September 2016
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  • HMS Terror belaying pins still in place on the port side – summer 2015
    • Title : HMS Terror belaying pins still in place on the port side – summer 2015
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : September 2016
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  • Small islands while travelling to the HMS Erebus wreck site
    • Title : Small islands while travelling to the HMS Erebus wreck site
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Julie Hahn
    • Date : Summer 2016
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  • Louie Kamookak is standing by the stone tent rings
    • Title : Louie Kamookak is standing by the stone tent rings
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Bronwyn Pavey
    • Date : Summer 2016
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  • The bell of HMS Erebus
    • Title : The bell of HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : 2014
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  • Illuminator (Preston patent) recovered from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Illuminator (Preston patent) recovered from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Hook block recovered from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Hook block recovered from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Plate recovered from HMS Erebus with “Whampoa” pattern
    • Title : Plate recovered from HMS Erebus with “Whampoa” pattern
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Sword Hilt from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Sword Hilt from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Glass Fragment from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Glass Fragment from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Thierry Boyer
    • Date : April 2015
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  • Ointment Pot from HMS Erebus
    • Title : Ointment Pot from HMS Erebus
    • Created by : Parks Canada/Charles Dagneau
    • Date : April 2015
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