sailors

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The remains of sailors who died on an ill-fated Arctic expedition have been identified by researchers using DNA testing.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Now, three sailors aboard the ship have been identified and living descendants contacted by researchers at the University of Waterloo, in Canada.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The carrier's long deployment included a fire in a laundry room on March 12, which injured two sailors and caused major damage to some 100 beds, according to the US military.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

"When I look at the photographs, I see the moments Ara Guler captured -- sailors arriving on boats. He would walk through the streets and beaches of Cannes, observe what was happening."

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

Elliot had essentially thrown the contents of a toilet used by a boatful of sailors over the top of me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin