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Franklin Expedition
Coverage of Franklin Expedition in the Nexus archive.
- Remains of lost arctic explorers identified with DNA, nearly two centuries later
DNA analysis has identified the remains of lost Franklin Expedition members, nearly two centuries after their 19th-century voyage to the Canadian Arctic ended in disaster. The research sheds light on the fate of the ill-fated Arctic expedition.
- Meet the men who perished on the doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition: DNA samples confirm the identities of four members - including one found 80 miles away from his ship
DNA samples have confirmed the identities of four members of the doomed 1845 Franklin Expedition, including one found 80 miles away from his ship. The expedition was led by Sir John Franklin and resulted in the loss of all crew members. The discovery provides new insights into the fate of the expedition.