Sir John Franklin
Coverage of Sir John Franklin in the Nexus archive.
- Researchers identify additional victims from infamous Arctic disaster around 180 years ago: ‘Catastrophic loss’
Researchers have identified four additional crew members of Sir John Franklin's 1845 doomed expedition, part of the infamous Arctic disaster. The discovery adds to the understanding of the catastrophic loss during the 19th-century Arctic mission.
- Sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition identified through DNA
The remains of sailors from a doomed 1845 polar expedition have been identified through DNA, resolving a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in British polar exploration history. The identification brings closure to the mystery surrounding the expedition. The expedition was a significant event in the history of British polar exploration.
- Sailors from doomed 1845 polar expedition identified through DNA
Sailors from a doomed 1845 polar expedition have been identified through DNA, resolving a decades-long debate about the worst disaster in British polar exploration history. The identification of the remains has brought closure to the mystery. The expedition was a significant event in the history of British polar exploration.
- 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.