This expedition, meant to find a traversable Northwest Passage, ended in tragedy with none surviving, highlighting the extreme challenges faced by the crew.
DNA analysis confirmed that the remains belonged to Sir James Fitzjames, illustrating the grim reality of desperation during their final days.
'Neither rank nor status was the governing principle in the final desperate days of the expedition as they strove to save themselves,' says Dr. Stenton.
The bones found across the island prompted major discussions on the circumstances surrounding their deaths, emphasizing the expedition's catastrophic outcome.
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