His ship vanished in the Arctic 176 years ago. DNA has offered a clue
6 May, 2021 05:00 AM
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A facial reconstruction of what John Gregory, a sailor on the H.M.S. Erebus, might have looked like, based on DNA collected from a living descendant. Photo / Diana Trepkov/ University of Waterloo
A facial reconstruction of what John Gregory, a sailor on the H.M.S. Erebus, might have looked like, based on DNA collected from a living descendant. Photo / Diana Trepkov/ University of Waterloo
New York Times
By: Bryan Pietsch
For the first time, researchers have identified the remains of a sailor from the doomed 1845 Franklin expedition of the fabled Northwest Passage.
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Scenic Group has confirmed that its river cruise programme on the Douro River in Portugal will resume from July 30th.
The company is home to both the Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours and Emerald Cruises brands.
Both cruise lines will resume their original Douro schedules, offering eight-day round-trips from Porto exploring the sun-drenched vineyards and postcard-worthy towns.
Both cruise lines are providing British holidaymakers with full flexibility by offering deposit-free bookings until the government’s proposed ‘traffic-light’ system is confirmed.
This allows Brits to secure their place on the highly-sought after 2021 season while still having full peace of mind that their cash is protected.
Shucks! Tasmania s record-breaking seafood cruise
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A day of indulgence, perhaps over-indulgence, in Tasmania s marine bounty, deserves a wish-list place, writes
Stephanie Holmes
How many oysters do you think you could eat in one sitting? Half a dozen? A full dozen? More? On a Seafood Seduction cruise with Hobart s Pennicott Wilderness Journeys, you ll have to go a long way to beat the current record. Local legend has it that one woman once ate 124 of the slippery suckers in one six-hour journey.
Over the top? Perhaps. But you certainly won t be judged by owner Rob Pennicott, or any of his amiable crew – these cruises are all about indulgence and enjoying the freshest local seafood you re ever likely to eat, without jumping in the water to catch it yourself.