Discovery of HMS Terror: 2015-16

  • 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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  • 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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  • Investigator Launch from Laurier
    • Title : Investigator Launch from Laurier
    • 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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Sunken ship