2023 Research I HMS Erebus & HMS Terror National Historic Site | Parks Canada

A summary of Parks Canada’s Underwater Archaeology team’s 2023 archaeological fieldwork at the site of HMS Erebus. Follow along as the team continues excavating and studying the wreck to learn more about the vessel and the overall Franklin Expedition. Fascinating artifacts were collected, and new 3D models of the wreck were produced using photogrammetry.

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[Mike-O-Sullivan]

I'm obsessed with the Franklin Expedition. The wrecks are in good hands. Patiently awaiting news of Terror!

[christinawolfraim]

Yes!!! I'm so excited to see what's unearthed by these dives! So glad they were able to get a good window to dive this year

[undead]

When are we lifting the Terror out of the water and accessing Capt. Crozier's desk. That's is where the capt log should be and might have a lot of answers!

[shelleyhender]

I’ve been following Parks Canada since the Franklin discovery occurred 10 years ago. What a treasure this is for Canada and the rest of the world, especially our Commonwealth brethren!

Thank you for another wonderful and thrilling update!🇨🇦😊🇨🇦

[hunter]

This is incredible work which many people in Canada, Britain and around the world are following closely. I really hope we can close the chapter on what happened to the Franklin Expedition!

[peach]

When will you begin this year's research and excavations? And are you producing a documentary on the ships? I'm totally obsessed with the lost franklin expedition and can't wait to see what you discover!

[nirajgaikwad]

Thats History! Expeditioners of the sea becomes Expedition site.

[johnkeviljr]

A question please: Why did the two ships sink? Were they crushed by ice? Thank You.

[artnelson]

So what was the message that was found?...

[jakejoyride]

we all waiting for more updates on terror and erabus

[peach]

Please tell me are you diving this year?