Evidence · Franklin expedition (HMS Erebus and HMS Terror)

Lead isotope ratios in Beechey Island sailors matched the solder of the expedition's tins.

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Lead from the solder of the tinned food, or from the ships' water systems, poisoned the crews.

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Cite it

Mysteries Department. (2026). Lead isotope ratios in Beechey Island sailors matched the solder of the expedition's tins. [Evidence EVD0D59K0JT4732]. https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0D59K0JT4732

@misc{mysteriesdept_evd0d59k0jt4732,
  title     = {Lead isotope ratios in Beechey Island sailors matched the solder of the expedition's tins.},
  author    = {{Mysteries Department}},
  year      = {2026},
  note      = {Evidence, catalog key EVD0D59K0JT4732},
  url       = {https://mysteriesdept.com/r/EVD0D59K0JT4732}
}