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The Canadian Arctic Expedition was an ill-fated mission, funded by the Canadian Government, that set out in 1913 to explore any hitherto undiscovered land in the Arctic Ocean North of Alaska. The purpose was both for scientific advancement and to assert Canadian sovereignty in the high Arctic. Led by the controversial explorer Vilhjalmur Stephansson and captained by the colourful Robert Bartlett, the venture was enthusiastically embraced by Canadians and followed with great interest by residents of Alaska. However things started out badly and only got worse. The boat used was a poorly equipped and badly maintained ship named the Karluk. Strangely similar to Shackelton's voyage to the Antarctic about the same time, the boat soon became stuck in the ice and was crushed by it. The hapless crew were forced to abandon ship and set out over the ice for the nearest land they could reach - Wrangel Island. This forbidding place, off the coast of Siberia, was their wretched home until some finally were rescued the following year. An excellent account is found in the book "The Ice Master" by Jennifer Niven (ISBN 0-7868-8446-0).
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Did Helen Ipalook survive the Canadian arctic Expedition?
Yes. Her last name was not Ipalook, that was her sister Makpaii's married name.
What is the population of Canadian Arctic Archipelago?
The population of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago is around 16,000 people, dispersed across various communities and settlements. The region is mainly inhabited by indigenous peoples such as the Intuit and Inuvialuit.
Where do Arctic wolves live in the Arctic?
Canadian arctic, northern parts of Greenland
What has the author R S William written?
R. S. William has written: 'Botany. Part E' -- subject(s): Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918), Mosses
What are the release dates for Expedition Safari - 2007 Arctic Muskox?
Expedition Safari - 2007 Arctic Muskox was released on: USA: 25 October 2010
What has the author Richard Pearce written?
Richard Pearce has written: 'Marooned in the Arctic' -- subject(s): Canadian, Description and travel, Discovery and exploration, Dominion Explorers' Expedition 'Island dreams'
What has the author Harry K Harring written?
Harry K. Harring has written: 'Mollusks, Echnioderms, Coelenterates, etc. Part E' -- subject(s): Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918), Rotifera
Who were the Tuniit?
they were people in the Canadian and arctic region
What did the French have to do with the Canadian Arctic?
They were explorers in the arctic, like an English explorer Henry Hudson.
What has the author J H Ashworth written?
J. H. Ashworth has written: 'Annelids, parasitic worms, Protozoans, etc. Part J' -- subject(s): Canadian Arctic Expedition (1913-1918), Polychaeta
What are the provinces in the arctic?
There are no Canadian provinces in the arctic. The three territories are Northwest Territories, Yukon, and Nunavut.
What region is Yukon territory?
some of the Arctic lowlands and cordillera
