Shining light on the Mary Rose: Identifying chemical differences in human aging and handedness in the clavicles of sailors using Raman spectroscopy.

ABSTRACT: The Mary Rose, for many years the flagship of the Tudor king, Henry VIII, sank during the battle of the Solent on the 19th July 1545. 437 years later, the remains of the hull and associated contents were recovered following a four-year excavation, all dated to a precise point in history. The assemblage is a valuable resource, as the environment preserved over 19,000 objects and the remains of a minimum of 179 crew members. This remarkable preservation allows for the crew of the Mary Rose to be studied holistically; their belongings, appearance, and even their health. Using Raman spectroscopy, this study investigated the clavicle bone chemistry of 12 men, aged 13-40, who died on the Mary Rose. Specifically looking at any changes with age or that could be linked to handedness. Results found

SUBMITTER: Shankland SI 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11524499 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature