Publications by authors named "Douglas R Stenton"
Article Synopsis
- The 1845 Franklin Expedition, consisting of 128 crewmen aboard HMS Erebus and HMS Terror, aimed to discover a northwest passage through uncharted Arctic waters but became stranded in ice off King William Island.
- After two years frozen in place, the crew, now down to 105 members, attempted a dangerous retreat to seek help but tragically did not survive.
- Researchers are investigating the impact of lead (Pb) poisoning on the crew's health, testing three hypotheses related to the timing, degree, and effects of Pb exposure compared to a contemporary naval population.
