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John Colter (c.1770–1775 – May 7, 1812 or November 22, 1813) was a member of the Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806). Though party to one of the more famous expeditions in history, Colter is best remembered for explorations he made during the winter of 1807–1808, when he became the first known person of European descent to enter the region which later became Yellowstone National ...
The family of a French explorer who died in the Titan submersible implosion seeks $50 million in wrongful death lawsuit.
Archaeological efforts paused due to COVID-19 pandemic. [154] 2021 Body found by McClintock in 1859 identified by DNA as John Gregory. [155] 2022 May Research at wreck sites resumed in May, after two years of delays due to the pandemic. [154] 2024 September Bones discovered at site NgLj-2 in 1993 identified by DNA as James Fitzjames. [139]
In 1854, the explorer John Rae found himself at the centre of one of the great controversies of the nineteenth century – the fate of the Franklin expedition. With the British hoping to be first in the race to discover the Northwest Passage, the news Rae brought of starvation and cannibalism among final survivors set off a firestorm that would eclipse his own incredible accomplishments.
Paul-Henri Nargeolet was among five people who died when the Titan submersible imploded during a voyage to the famed Titanic wreck site in the North Atlantic in June 2023.
Two days later, Pim left for Resolute, about 80 miles east, followed soon by McClure and six men, who would journey for 16 days. Despite the encouraging news of relief, conditions aboard Investigator were still deteriorating. Scurvy advanced with the reduced rations, and on 11 April, another crewman died, and another on the following day.
Henry Worsley, 55, died from "complete organ failure.' He appeared to have an infection on his abdomen and was severely exhausted and dehydrated. Explorer dies just before he was about to finish ...
John Gore late Admiral R.N. who departed this life at Gilmour March 6 A. D. 1853 aged 78 years ALSO Sarah Gore Relict of the above who departed this life April 7 A.D. 1857 aged 80 years ALSO Graham Gore eldest son of the above aged 40 years late Commander R.N. supposed to have been lost in the late Arctic Expedition with Sir John Franklin about ...