Search for HMS Terror inspired exploration of Canada

This is an engrossing description of the story of HMS Terror, the second ship in the ill-fated 1845 expedition of Sir John Franklin to find the northwest passage. Two years ago the other Franklin vessel, HMS Erebus, was discovered. As explained by Peter Mansbridge, the 19th Century rescue efforts to save Franklin and his men drove the exploration of Canada’s north and “Canada became much bigger on the map.” Worth a listen.