Principal Investigator:Auger, Reginald Licensed Year(s):
1993
Summary:
The researcher will conduct archaeological research on Kodlunarn Island in order to better understand the Frobisher voyages. Excavation at the Frobisher base camp will provide information on the nature of these voyages as well as their influence on Inuit of the region....
Principal Investigator:Fitzhugh, William Licensed Year(s):
1993
199219911990 Summary:
As the final year in a four year study, the team of American and Canadian archaeologists and geologists will survey the outer Frobisher Bay region for sites that were occupied by Inuit at the time of the Frobisher expeditions (1576-1578). The data collected may determine what kinds of contact occurred between early English explorers and miners and the Inuit of the area. Licence issued for use of...
Principal Investigator:Beattie, Owen B. Licensed Year(s):
1991
1990 Summary:
The Researchers will continue to investigate the cirucumstances surrounding the loss of the James Knight expedition of 1719. They will conduct an analysis of human and artifact remains recovered from the excavation of a house structure built by Knight and his men on Quartzite Island....