Discovery of HMS Erebus: 2014-15

  • 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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  • 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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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  • 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 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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Sunken ship