The Canadian Prime Minister once announced that the country had discovered a mysterious ship that disappeared in the Arctic 160 years ago. This ship was part of an expedition led by the famous explorer Sir John Franklin. Back in 2008, Canada had already announced its intention to search for the two ships, asserting its rights over the navigational route. This route was discovered during the search for the two mysterious ships. Historical records revealed that three bodies of expedition members had been found, and according to local reports, the crew resorted to cannibalism to survive when they had nothing else to eat.
No one knows exactly what terrifying experiences these crew members went through before their deaths. Experts believe that the crew gave up hope and chose to abandon their lives. Losing contact with the outside world meant that the fate of these two ships would remain unknown. Using advanced equipment, Canadian authorities identified items near a bay that confirmed the wreckage belonged to the sunken ship. Although it is currently impossible to determine which ship the wreckage is from, the information is sufficient to prove it is from one of Franklin’s ships.
This discovery is a significant moment for Canada. After all, the story of Franklin’s ships has been a great mystery and a source of fascination for many historians, singers, and writers, who regard the shipwreck as a subject of study. They believe that the search effort is a way to portray the nation’s cultural history. Finding the first ship will provide momentum for the search for the other ship, helping the nation gather more information about Franklin’s expedition.
Over the years, efforts to explore the Northwest Passage have not been successful. Some expeditions are still ongoing, but the results are evident. While the passage does exist, it lacks substantial commercial value. Many explorers lost their lives searching for this route, spending their lives without finding the passage. Few explorers have successfully navigated it.
