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New DNA Discoveries in Franklin Expedition

Updated 2026-05-08 16:20 UTC 1 source Neutral

DNA analysis identifies four more crew members from the ill-fated Franklin expedition, including Petty Officer Harry Peglar of HMS Terror and three others on HMS Erebus.

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Ars Technica

DNA identifies four more crew members of doomed Franklin expedition

Three served on the HMS Erebus; the fourth was Petty Officer Harry Peglar of the HMS Terror.

2026-05-08 15:15 UTC