Arctic Circle- True Stories Of Life In The Far North; Henry Larsen's North West Passages

In this historical film, retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police Superintendent Henry Larsen recounts the epic 1940–1942 voyage of the RCMP patrol and supply ship *St. Roch*. As the first vessel to navigate the Northwest Passage in both directions, the ship faced harrowing trials against heavy polar ice, fierce gales, and sub-zero temperatures. Larsen describes the grueling months spent frozen in the ice near the Boothia Peninsula, the tragic loss of a crew member, interactions with resourceful Arctic missionaries and Inuit communities, and the eventual grueling escape to Fort Ross and Halifax. Through interviews with polar experts, the documentary captures the remarkable seamanship and endurance required to conquer Canada’s treacherous northern waters.

Keywords:
St. Roch, RCMP, Northwest Passage, Arctic exploration, Henry Larsen, wooden ships, polar ice, maritime history, Canada, Inuit, Fort Ross, dog sledding, navigation