Beechey Island, National historic site in Nunavut, Canada.
The site contains five archaeological locations on a bare island with narrow beaches, connected to Devon Island in the Arctic Archipelago.
Sir John Franklin's 1845 Arctic expedition established winter camp at this location during their search for the Northwest Passage route.
Three graves of Franklin expedition members remain preserved in the freezing ground, providing insights into 19th-century Arctic exploration methods.
The island experiences severe weather conditions throughout the year, making archaeological investigations possible only during limited summer periods.
Scientific examinations in the 1980s revealed exceptionally preserved remains of the expedition members, including their clothing and physical conditions.
Location: Nunavut
Elevation above the sea: 198 m
Part of: Queen Elizabeth Islands
GPS coordinates: 74.71670,-91.85000
Latest update: May 27, 2025 07:04
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