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- A DNA match has confirmed the identity of Captain James Fitzjames, a sailor from the doomed Franklin expedition, bringing both pride and sorrow to his descendant, Nigel Gambier.
- Fitzjame’s remains, marked by signs of extreme hardship, were found on King William Island, 180 years after his death.
- The discovery highlights the tragic fate of the Arctic expedition.
DNA Match Brings Pride and Sorrow for Descendant of Franklin Expedition Sailor
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