Steptoe, D. P. and Wood, W. (2002). The human remains from HMS Pandora. Internet Archaeology 11. Vol 11, York: Internet Archaeology. https://doi.org/10.11141/ia.11.4.
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The human remains from HMS Pandora | |||||||||
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Internet Archaeology 11 | |||||||||
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Internet Archaeology | |||||||||
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In 1977 the wreck of HMS Pandora (the ship that was sent to re-capture the Bounty mutineers) was discovered off the north coast of Queensland. Since 1983, the Queensland Museum Maritime Archaeology section has carried out systematic excavation of the wreck.During the years 1986 and 1995-1998, more than 200 human bone and bone fragments were recovered. Osteological investigation revealed that this material represented three males. Their ages were estimated at approximately 17 +/-2 years, 22 +/-3 years and 28 +/-4 years, with statures of 168 +/-4cm, 167 +/-4cm, and 166cm +/-3cm respectively. All three individuals were probably Caucasian, although precise determination of ethnicity was not possible. In addition to poor dental hygiene, signs of chronic diseases suggestive of rickets and syphilis were observed. Evidence of spina bifida was seen on one of the skeletons, as were other skeletal anomalies. Various taphonomic processes affecting the remains were also observed and described. Compact bone was observed under the scanning electron microscope and found to be structurally coherent. Profiles of the three skeletons were compared with historical information about the 35 men lost with the ship, but no precise identification could be made. The investigation did not reveal the cause of death. Further research, such as DNA analysis, is being carried out at the time of publication. | |||||||||
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2002 | |||||||||
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26 Nov 2002 |
