Investigating the Loss of the James Knight Arctic Expedition ( 1791-21) (second season)

Regions: Kivalliq Region, Nunavut

Tags: physical sciences, archaeology, history, expedition

Principal Investigator: Beattie, Owen B. (4)
Licence Number: 10190
Organization: Department of Anthropology, University of Alberta
Licensed Year(s): 1991 1990
Issued: Jan 01, 1990
Project Team: W. Kowal; B. Schweger; one student; three assistants

Objective(s): To locate and evaluate sites on the Marble Island group associated with the Knight expedition;

Project Description: Professor Beattie and his team will continue work begun in 1989. They will continue to locate and evaluate sites on the Marble Island group associated with the James Knight expedition of 1719-21.