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H. M.s Challenger at St. Thomas, West Indies
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H. M.s Challenger at St. Thomas, West Indies
H.M.S Challenger was a three masted wooden ship (steam corvette) from Her Majestys navy. She was refitted in 1872 to accommodate the scientists and their workrooms during the four year voyage from 1872-1876
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"This evocative photograph captures H.M.S Challenger, a historic three-masted wooden ship and steam corvette from Her Majesty's Navy, anchored at St. Thomas in the West Indies during its groundbreaking four-year voyage from 1872 to 1876. The Challenger, a symbol of scientific exploration and discovery, underwent extensive refitting in 1872 to accommodate the scientists and their workrooms. The expedition, led by British scientist Sir Charles Wyville Thomson, aimed to systematically study the world's oceans and seas, making it the first scientific expedition to circumnavigate the globe. The Challenger carried a team of 56 scientists and crew members, and during the voyage, they collected over 5.5 million specimens and made significant discoveries in various fields, including oceanography, geology, and biology. This photograph, taken during the Challenger's stop at Barbados in the West Indies, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the world was still largely unexplored and the wonders of the deep sea were waiting to be discovered. The image of the Challenger, with its sails set against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea, is a testament to the spirit of adventure and scientific inquiry that drove this historic voyage." Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Not to be used for commercial purposes.
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