CA-K717Places & geography
Captain Bob Bartlett, Arctic navigator
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Robert Abram “Captain Bob” Bartlett of Brigus, Newfoundland, commanded the Roosevelt on Peary’s 1905–1906 expedition, accompanied Peary to the last relay point on the 1908–1909 trek toward the Pole, and commanded the Karluk in the Canadian Arctic Expedition. From 1926 to 1945 his annual Arctic voyages contributed greatly to knowledge of northern waters and wildlife.
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Bartlett as described in his designation.
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Captain Robert Abram Bartlett National Historic Person ↗
Parks Canada (Directory of Federal Heritage Designations)
Importance; plaque text