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Audio Transcript of Henry Kelsey 1719


Audio Transcript: On 10 June 1719, Kelsey departed from York in search of the Northwest Passage. It is thought that he sailed as far as 62° 40’ N at which point he made his return voyage.

Source: Voiceovers by Kyle Rawn, Christian Wyss and LeeAnn McLellan, Algonquin College, Ottawa. Assistance provided by Don Crockford, Coordinator, Broadcasting Radio and Media Design Sector, Algonquin College.