Arnprior Rotary to host ‘exciting’ visit by Franklin Expedition researcher
Public information meeting set for March 4 in Arnprior
The Rotary Club of Arnprior has begun selling tickets in earnest for its special presentation, ‘The Franklin Expedition’, in Arnprior March 4.
The exciting presentation will be of interest to all ages, and anyone interested in exploration, adventure and history.
“It (opportunity to sponsor the meeting) was dropped on us on a silver platter,” said Rotary club president Michaeal Steeves. “An opportunity like this does not happen very often.”
He said he hopes the public comes to realize what an “exciting event this is going to be,” and responds accordingly.
The Franklin Expedition has inspired and perplexed seamen and landlubbers alike, for decades. After years of searching, archeologists finally found the wreck of the HMS Erebus in 2014.
The ship sits in 11 metres of water. Preserved in frigid arctic waters, the site provides a breath-taking view into the past.
Among those who have dived down to view her is Ryan Harris, the senior underwater archeologist with Parks Canada, who will be the presenter at the Arnprior meeting.
He will share his personal experiences and knowledge of the intriguing find from 7 to 9 p.m. at St. John Chrysostom Church Hall.
Tickets are available at the door, at the Arnprior Library and the Gallery Gift Shop. They cost $15 in advance, $10 for students, and $20 at the door.
Proceed go toward various Rotary charitable initiatives.
For more information on the Franklin Expedition, visit www.pc.gc.ca/eng/culture/franklin/index.aspx.
The Rotary Club of Arnprior is a registered charity, which undertakes projects locally and internationally, and is part of Rotary International with 1.2 million members worldwide. For more information on Rotary, visit www.rotary.org.