Coroner says death likely triggered by vitamin C deficiency and so‑called ‘sailor’s disease’ common in convict era Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A six-year-old boy died from scurvy, the so‑called “sailor’s disea...
Source: [Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/sep/03/six-year-old-queensland-boy-dies-from-scurvy-vitamin-c-disease-19th-century-ntwnfb)