Why do over 1,000 shipwrecks litter the seafloor of the Magdalen Islands?
In short: The Magdalen Islands in North America's inland sea hold a graveyard of over 1,000 sunken vessels. This video follows local resident Leonard Clark as he investigates these wrecks, revealing how the archipelago's population is largely descended from the very sailors who met their fate in these treacherous waters.
For three generations, the Clark family has documented the maritime history of the Magdalen Islands. Leonard Clark, an amateur archaeologist and descendant of shipwreck survivors, works to identify the origins of these vessels and uncover the stories behind the treasures lost to the sea.
The project serves as a genealogical mission, helping current islanders trace their ancestry back to the survivors of these maritime disasters. Leonard collaborates with acclaimed underwater cameraman Mario Cyr to explore these marine mysteries and piece together the historical narrative of this unique North American archipelago.
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