September 9, 2014

Message from Her Majesty The Queen Following
the Discovery of One of the Franklin Expedition Ships

OTTAWA—As Governor General of Canada, I wanted to share a message addressed to all Canadians from Her Majesty The Queen following the discovery of one of the two ships belonging to the Franklin Expedition lost in 1846.

“I was greatly interested to learn of the discovery of one of the long-lost ships of Captain Sir John Franklin. Prince Philip joins me in sending congratulations and good wishes to all those who played a part in this historic achievement.”

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Media information:
Marie-Pierre Bélanger
Rideau Hall Press Office
613-998-9166
marie-pierre.belanger@gg.ca