As controversy continues about who has a claim on the North-West Passage a discovery has been made that should settle the matter that threatens a new Cold War once and for all.
The Canadian Icebreaker, Amundsen, equipped with sonar has detected the remains of a Viking ship on the seabed today - slap bang in the middle of the frozen seaway. Captain Pierre Franklin told In Seine news today: "We have located a blip on our underwater surveillance equipment that clearly defines the shape of a Viking Long boat and our high definition ROV camera has even produced photos of a Danish flag."
So Denmark have gained new territory because they planted their flag on that soil centuries ago. In addition this proves that the North-West passage has been open before sometime within the past 1,000 years.
A spokesman for New Underwater Scientist said: "This discovery has come as a total shock - you couldn't make it up, could you? The world's top brains will have to have a massive rethink - perhaps if we filled the think tank with helium, it might help."
Shares in Danish Bacon soared on the stock exchange today.
