Fitzjames’ jaw—and many other crewmembers’ bones—are etched with cut marks consistent with cannibalism.

Identifier
jawbone
Title
Fitzjames’ jaw—and many other crewmembers’ bones—are etched with cut marks consistent with cannibalism.
Description
3D scan of mandible NgLj-2:226 showing locations and vinyl polysiloxane impressions of cut marks consistent with cannibalism (A. Keenleyside, 1993)
Creator
University of Waterloo
Date Created
1993
Publisher
Smithsonian Magazine
Bibliographic Citation
Smithsonian Magazine. (2023, April 18). DNA reveals identity of officer on the lost Franklin Expedition—and his remains show signs of cannibalism. Retrieved from https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/dna-reveals-identity-of-officer-on-the-lost-franklin-expedition-and-his-remains-show-signs-of-cannibalism-180985154/