April 25, 2014, Resolute Bay, NU
RESOLUTE BAY – Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel deployed on Operation NUNALIVUT 2014 have captured exciting new footage of the sunken merchant ship Breadalbane, a National Historic Site of Canada.
"Our Government is committed to protecting Canada's rich natural heritage and historic sites. The footage collected gives us an up-to-date view of an incredible wreck that preserves a moment of time in Canadian history."
Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of the Environment, Minister of the Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency, and Minister for the Arctic Council
“Operation NUNALIVUT involves the Royal Canadian Navy, the Royal Canadian Air Force and the Canadian Army, as well as our many community, Allied and Governmental partners; it’s a real-life example of how Team North can come together to work successfully in an environment that few have had the privilege to experience. The Whole of Government cooperation required to capture this footage of the Breadalbane is truly commendable.”
Lieutenant-Colonel John St. Dennis, Task Force NUNALIVUT Commanding Officer
“Six days of diving with remotely operated vehicles this year have given us an up-to-date view of an incredible wreck that preserves a moment of time in Canadian history. We’ve learned a huge amount about the wreck during this project, and it’s rare to have such a detailed view of a shipwreck from 1853. We anticipate more discoveries and insights as we pore over the collected information.”
Jonathan Moore, Senior Underwater Archaeologist, Parks Canada
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