Dinosaurs in the Deep - The Sinking of the SS Mount Temple

Explore the fascinating tale of dinosaur fossils lost at sea in this captivating 55-minute lecture from the Royal Tyrrell Museum Speaker Series. Delve into the story of the SS Mount Temple, a ship carrying precious Albertan dinosaur cargo that sank in 1916. Learn about the circumstances surrounding the vessel's demise and the paleontological treasures that were lost to the depths of the ocean. Discover how this historical event impacted the field of paleontology and what it reveals about early 20th-century fossil expeditions. Gain insights into the challenges of transporting valuable scientific specimens during wartime and the ongoing efforts to potentially locate and recover these submerged prehistoric remains.

Dinosaurs in the Deep: The Sinking of the SS Mount Temple