"Doomed 19th-Century Arctic Expedition Wasn't Brought..." Topic
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Tango01 | 27 Aug 2018 10:12 p.m. PST |
… Down by Lead Poisoning, Study Finds. "The Franklin Expedition, a 19th-century mission to chart a fabled northwest passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific ocean, ended in the deaths of all 128 crewmen. A prevailing theory suggests lead poisoning was a major contributor to the sailors' ultimate demise—a theory that can finally be put to rest, according to new research. In 1845, two British ships, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, set sail for the frigid waters of the North American Arctic. The purpose of the mission, led by Sir John Franklin, was to discover and chart a potential corridor through the Northwest Passage, connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Tragically, none of the 128 crew members survived the expedition, and the mystery of their deaths has endured for nearly 175 years…."
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Amicalement Armand
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Cacique Caribe | 28 Aug 2018 2:03 a.m. PST |
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Wackmole9 | 28 Aug 2018 5:31 a.m. PST |
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StoneMtnMinis | 28 Aug 2018 5:56 a.m. PST |
Interesting article. However, be aware that site loads 23 trackers on you which you can bloack using Gostery. ghostery.com I have no connection to this company other than being a very satisified user. Dave |
Choctaw | 28 Aug 2018 8:00 a.m. PST |
There was a beast on the ice… |
Tango01 | 28 Aug 2018 12:14 p.m. PST |
(smile) Glad you enjoyed it my friend!. Amicalement Armand
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Cacique Caribe | 28 Aug 2018 8:10 p.m. PST |
Choctaw might be right: "There was a beast on the ice…" Dan
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