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DNA Identification Solves 166 Year Mysteries of Doomed Franklin Expedition Sailors

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DNA Identification Solves 166 Year Mysteries of Doomed Franklin Expedition Sailors

Anthropologist Douglas Stenton excavates the remains of a Franklin expedition sailor at Erebus Bay.

The chilling tale of the 1845 Franklin expedition has captivated historians for nearly two centuries, and now, cutting-edge science is peeling back the ice to reveal new secrets. Using advanced DNA analysis, researchers have positively identified the remains of four additional sailors who perished in the harsh Canadian Arctic after their ships, HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, became hopelessly trapped in ice. This breakthrough not only names the lost men but also provides crucial clues about the desperate final days of the ill-fated voyage.

In a monumental effort to solve this enduring Arctic mystery, researchers from the University of Waterloo compared DNA extracted from skeletal remains with genetic samples provided by living descendants. The findings, published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports and Polar Record, confirm the identities of William Orren, David Young, John Bridgens, and Harry Peglar. The identification of Harry Peglar, Captain of the Foretop on HMS Terror, is particularly significant, as it resolves a long-standing debate over remains found with his personal papers.

The Mystery of Harry Peglar

For decades, the remains found on King William Island in 1859 presented a perplexing puzzle. The body was discovered carrying a wallet containing the “Peglar Papers” (a collection of poems and backward-written notes) yet the clothing suggested a lower-ranking steward rather than a senior sailor like Peglar. Because of this discrepancy, many experts previously believed the skeleton belonged to a friend or shipmate entrusted with Peglar’s belongings.

Gary Manners

www.Ancient-Origins.net – Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past


Source: https://www.ancient-origins.net/news-history-archaeology/franklin-expedition-dna-00102780



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