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DNA identifications of three 1845 Franklin expedition sailors from HMS Erebus

Douglas R. Stenton, Stephen Fratpietro, Kaitlyn Gorsalitz et al., 2026. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 72: 105739.

Identifies Subordinate Officers' Steward John Bridgens, Able Seaman William Orren and Boy 1st Class David Young, all of HMS Erebus, by matches with descendants of their families.

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The 2026 identifications of three Erebus crew.

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Stenton, D. R., Fratpietro, S., Gorsalitz, K., & Park, R. W. (2026). DNA identifications of three 1845 Franklin expedition sailors from HMS Erebus. Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports 72: 105739. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2026.105739
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