# Stenton 2026: DNA identifications of three 1845 Franklin expedition sailors from HMS Erebus

> Douglas R. Stenton, Stephen Fratpietro, Kaitlyn Gorsalitz et al., 2026. 2 records on Mysteries Department cite it. The 2026 identifications of three…

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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.

**Franklin expedition (HMS Erebus and HMS Terror)** Articledoi: **[10.1016/j.jasrep.2026.105739](https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jasrep.2026.105739)** Checked against the original0

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## Cited by on this site 2 records

[Bridgens, Orren, Young and Peglar identification papers published](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/franklin-expedition/events/EVT0D59JYMA66J1/bridgens-orren-young-and-peglar-identification-papers)

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[The Franklin expedition (HMS Erebus and HMS Terror)](https://mysteriesdept.com/mysteries/franklin-expedition)

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## Cite it

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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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