St. Roch Circumnavigates North America: First Vessel Through Arctic
The RCMP schooner St. Roch arrived in Halifax after completing the first circumnavigation of North America, having previously been the first vessel to transit the Northwest Passage in both directions. The 16-month final voyage demonstrated Canadian sovereignty over Arctic waters and cemented the ship's status as one of the most accomplished exploration vessels of the 20th century.
May 29, 1950
76 years ago
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