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Critical position of H. M. S. Investigator on the North Coast of Baring Island
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Critical position of H. M. S. Investigator on the North Coast of Baring Island
NBY332272 Critical position of H.M.S. Investigator on the North Coast of Baring Island, August 20th 1851, engraved by William Simpson, published by Ackermann & Co. 1854 (colour litho) by Cresswell, Samuel Gurney (1827-67) (after); 31.7x41.9 cm; Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: voyage to find the Northwest Passage; ); eNewberry Library; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22947046
© Newberry Library / Bridgeman Images
Arctic Dangerous Expedition Floes Harsh Conditions Ice Floe Iceberg Icebergs Marooned Pack Ice Perilous Polar Exploration Stranded Stuck
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This print captures the critical position of H. M. S. Investigator on the treacherous North Coast of Baring Island in August 1851. Engraved by William Simpson and published by Ackermann & Co. in 1854, this colour lithograph showcases the harrowing conditions faced during a voyage to find the elusive Northwest Passage. The image, measuring 31.7x41.9 cm and housed at the Newberry Library in Chicago, Illinois, USA, transports viewers into a world of maritime peril and adventure. The ship is shown stranded amidst vast expanses of ice floe and pack ice, surrounded by dangerous icebergs that threaten its very existence. The scene evokes a sense of danger and isolation as the crew finds themselves marooned in an unforgiving Arctic landscape. The frozen sea stretches out endlessly before them, trapping them within its icy grip. This artwork serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of early polar explorers who risked their lives in search of new routes through these treacherous waters. It reminds us of both the beauty and dangers inherent in such expeditions. As we gaze upon this stunning depiction, we are reminded that even amidst adversity and seemingly insurmountable challenges, human determination can prevail against nature's most formidable forces.
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