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Title: Soup can sheds light on doomed Arctic expedition
Category: History
Posted By: Hyack
Date: 2009-12-16 22:36:42
Canadian

[Gunnair]

I've always thought it a facinating explanation, though I wonder if there is supporting evidence from the rescue ships of similar cases of lead poisoning.

edit - stoopid double post!

[gonavy47]

I believe a couple of frozen corpses were found in nearly perfect condition. They had died early on the trip and because of that were buried further south. They were tested and found to have high levels of lead. I don't know if the causes of their deaths were determined. But it is fascinating stuff alright!

[Gunnair]

gonavy47 gonavy47:

I believe a couple of frozen corpses were found in nearly perfect condition. They had died early on the trip and because of that were buried further south. They were tested and found to have high levels of lead. I don't know if the causes of their deaths were determined. But it is fascinating stuff alright!

Excellent book.

[OldChum]

Yes this has been thought before and I guess it is very possible as the canning industry was not what it is now . Have read other books on this and will have to check out this one

[Gunnair]

That one is one of the best, I've read.