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Will descendants of identified Franklin expedition sailor be publicly acknowledged by end of 2024?
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Scientists Identify Franklin Expedition Sailor Using DNA Testing in Arctic
Sep 24, 2024, 05:52 PM
Scientists have successfully used DNA testing to identify the remains of a sailor from the ill-fated Franklin expedition. This breakthrough has also allowed researchers to trace the sailor's descendants. The Franklin expedition, which set out in 1845 to chart the Northwest Passage, ended in tragedy with the loss of all 129 crew members. The identification of the sailor's remains, which were found in the Arctic, marks a significant step in uncovering the history and human stories behind the expedition.
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