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Thomas James and the Search for the Northwest Passage

Plaque photograph not yet taken.

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(see location below) and emails it to me (see menu above),
I will post it here and give that person credit as the photographer.

Plaque Location

The District of Cochrane
The Town of Moosonee
On River Road, between First and Cotter streets
(coordinates unknown)

Plaque Summary from the Ontario Heritage Trust's website

In 1631-32, James explored the waters of Hudson and James bays. He successfully wintered his crew on Charlton Island, but his vivid account of their hardships discouraged further exploration for almost a century.

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