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Map of Smith Sound and Greenland, 1875
Engraving showing a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, as it was known in May 1875. Much of the map is erroneous or missing in detail, as the Arctic area had been little visited by Europeans up to that time. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, to make an attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound. The attempt was unsuccessful, but a new furthest North record was set, the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island were further charted and much scientific data gathered
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1875 Admiralty Arctic Area Attempt Charted Coasts Data Ellesmere Gathered Greenland Missing Nares Pole Reach Record Scientific Sound Unsuccessful Visited Europeans Smith
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Made in the USA, 520-piece puzzles measure 16" x 20" (40.6 x 50.8 cm). Every puzzle is meticulously printed on glossy photo paper, which has a strong 1.33 mm thickness. Delivered in a black storage cardboard box, these puzzles are both stylish and practical. (Note: puzzles contain small parts and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.)
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Estimated Product Size is 40.5cm x 50.8cm (15.9" x 20")
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This historical engraving from 1875 shows a map of Smith Sound and Greenland, capturing the limited knowledge Europeans had of the Arctic region at that time. The British Admiralty's attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound with Captain George Nares leading the expedition aboard HMS Alert and HMS Discovery may have been unsuccessful in achieving their ultimate goal, but it did result in setting a new furthest North record.
The map itself is filled with errors and lacks detail due to the lack of European exploration in the area up to that point. However, this mission was not without its successes - further charting of the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island took place, along with valuable scientific data being gathered.
This print serves as an important reminder of the challenges faced by early explorers venturing into uncharted territories, highlighting both their determination and resilience in pushing boundaries. It also stands as a testament to human curiosity and our relentless pursuit of knowledge about our world.
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