Expedition Collection (page 100)

The Return to Amsterdam of the Second Expedition to the East
Hendrik Cornelisz Vroom (1566-1640). Dutch painter. The Return to Amsterdam of the Second Expedition to the East Indies, 1599. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Engraving depicting The Caravan, scene of La Venus Noire: Vo
Adolphe Belot (1829-1890). French dramatist and novelist. La Venus Noire: Voyage Dans l Afrique Central (The Black Venus: Journey to Central Africa). The Caravan

Head of an African tribe interviewing with the French. Engra
French colonialism. Africa. Head of an African tribe interviewing with the French. Colored engraving. 19th century

The porters of Lady Alice. Engraving
Henry Morton Stanley (1841-1904). British journalist and explorer. African porters carrying sections of Lady Alice boat. Engraving in The Illustrated World, 1880

Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first strea
William Clark (1770-1838). American military and explorer. Lewis and Clark Expedition (1803-1806). Pass the first stream. Engraving by A. Sargent. The Illustrated Universe, 1881. Colored

La Santa Mar?=?a. Ship used by Columbus in this first voyage
La Santa Mar?=?a. Nao. Ship used by Christopher Columbus in this first voyage. Model: 1:50. Museum of History and Navigation. Riga. Latvia

Juan de Escalante (�519). Spanish Military. Colored eng
Juan de Escalante (� 519). Spanish Military. Joined as captain Hern?n Cort?ss expedition which ended being the conquest of Tenochtitlan. Engraving by Trichon. Colored

Italian Unification (1859-1924). Vote for annexation of the
Italian Unification (1859-1924). Francis II, king of the Two Sicilies (1859-1860) was forced to abdicate, while a plebiscite (21-22 October 1860)

James I The Conqueror (1208-1276). Expedition to Majorca
James I The Conqueror (1208-1276). Count of Barcelona and King of Aragon (1213-1276), Valencia (1239-1276) and Majorca (1229-1276). Expedition to Majorca. Nineteenth century colored engraving

Flemish tapestry of Tournai. Detail
Flemish tapestry of Tournai. 16th century. Detail of a Portuguese nobleman and a native of Indies

Colonialism. First African expeditions. French ship heading to the village of Abata, on Lake Ebrie. Drawing by M. Kerjean. Second half of the nineteenth century. Colored

The Defense of Cadiz against the English by Francisco Zurbar
Francisco Zurbaran (1598-1664). Spanish painter. The Defense of Cadiz against the English. 1634. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Gothic Art. Spain. Miniature depicting knights embarking. Menendez Pelayo Library. Santander. Cantabria. Spain

Nares, Sir George Strong (1831-1915). British naval officer and Arctic explorer. The crew of Discovery Alert cutting ice for the free navigation of the ship. Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Cameron, Verney Lovett (1844-1894). British traveler and explorer. Camerons Expedition to Central Africa (July 15, 1875). Nineteenth-century colored engraving

Egyptian soldiers in the expedition to the Land of Punt. Temple of Hatshepsut. C. 1490 b.C.18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Deir el-Bahari. Egypt. (PR)

CREVAUS, Jules Nicholas (1847-1882). French doctor and explo
CREVAUS, Jules Nicholas (Lorquin, 1847-El Chaco, 1882). French doctor and explorer. Departure of the expedition of the Colony Crevaux. Colored engraving

AMUNDSEN, Roald Engebrecht (Borge, 1872, in the Arctic, 1928). Norwegian explorer. Engraving by Hildibrand. Coloured

Knights of the Order of the Holy Spirit. 15th century
Western Christian knights who took part in an expedition of the Crusades to the Holy Land. Page of the Statutes of the Order of the Holy Spirit. 15th century

Bernal Diaz del Castillo (1496-1584). Spanish soldier and ch
DIAZ DEL CASTILLO, Bernal (Medina del Campo, Spain, c.1496-Guatemala, 1584). Spanish soldier and chronicler

Warming apparatus - Sir John Franklin search expedition
Warming apparatus on board the ships used in the search for the missing Sir John Franklin expedition. Date: 1848

Thomas Elder
THOMAS ELDER Australian promoter of exploration, founder of the Australian Exploring Expedition. Date: 1818 - 1897

Dominique Denon
DOMINIQUE VIVANT DENON French archeologist, noted for his work in Egypt during Napoleons ill-fated expedition. Date: 1747-1825

Thomas Cumming, Quaker
THOMAS CUMMING Merchant in Africa, led an expedition against the French in Barbary, earning the nickname The Fighting Quaker. Date: ? - 1774

Eskimos Summer Tents
Summer tents of the Esquimaux at Igloolik, observed during Franklins Arctic expedition. Date: 1822

Eskimos Build Igloo 1
Esquimaux building a snow- hut - Eskimos build an igloo - observed by Franklins Arctic expedition. Date: 1818-1819

Cleaning the Deck
The crew of the Citta di Milano, the support ship for Nobiles expedition, swab the deck Date: 1928

1758 - Naval Engagement
Burning of the Prudent at Louisbourg. A gallant expedition from Boscawens fleet, captured the Prudent and the Bienfaisant, with the former stranded and burnt. Date: 1758

William Grants Stairs (1863 - 1892) military, companion of Stanley on the Emin Pasha expedition Date: 1890

Nobile Rescue Vessel
Captain Tucci and his officers stand on the deck of the Citta di Milano, the supply ship supporting Nobiles ill-fated expedition Date: 1928

Scott Expedition / Ponies
This photograph shows the snow walls which were built every night to protect the ponies from the wind during Scotts expedition Date: 1912

Koldewey / Sleighs / Sunset
Koldeweys expedition: pulling laden sledges during a dramatic sunset. Date: 1870

Ross / Christian Monument
John Rosss arctic expedition: Christians Monument at Hamiltons Bay. Date: 1829 - 33

Ross / Somerset House / 2
John Rosss arctic expedition: A ground plan of Somerset House at Fury Beach, North Somerset. Date: 1829 - 33

Ross / Somerset House / 1
John Rosss arctic expedition: Transverse section (top) and Longitudinal section of Somerset House at Fury Beach, North Somerset. Date: 1829 - 33

Parry / Hecla / Gripa / Finden
Parry and his expedition travelling across the ice having disembarked from Hecla & Griper. Date: 1818-19

Stanley / Phalanx Dance
Emin Pasha relief expedition : he is entertained with a phalanx dance by Mazambonis warriors Date: 1887-8

Stanley / Tanganyika
Zaire expedition : he explores Lake Tanganyika Date: 1877

Ross and Icebergs
The Erebus and Terror amid icebergs in the course of James Rosss 1839- 1843 Antarctic expedition Date: 1842

Terror in the Ice
The Terror nipped in the ice in the course of James Rosss 1839- 1843 Antarctic expedition Date: January 1842

Ship Crushed by Ice
The rudder-post of H.M.S. Terror crushed by the ice in the course of James Rosss 1839- 1843 Antarctic expedition Date: January 1842

Ross and South Barrier
The Erebus and Terror amid the ice off the South Polar Ice Barrier, 700 km long, in the course of James Rosss 1839- 1843 Antarctic expedition Date: 1842

Ross in Pack Ice
The Erebus and Terror in pack ice, in gale conditions, off the South Polar Ice Barrier, in the course of James Rosss 1839-1843 Antarctic expedition Date: January 1842

Victoria Land Discovered
The discovery of Victoria Land by the Erebus and Terror in the course of James Rosss 1839-1843 Antarctic expedition Date: 1842

Frederick George Jackson
FREDERICK GEORGE JACKSON Explorer; commanded polar expedition to Franz Josef Land (1894-1897) Date: 1860 - 1938

De Long / Discover Relics
George De Long (USA), in his ship Jeanette, proved that the Arctic Sea ice is moved by ocean currents. Discovering relics of an 1847 expedition. Date: 1879 - 81

Cavalry in Action
FRENCH EXPEDITION General Mirandol leads the French cavalry against Aureliano, near Los Llanos Date: 1863

Ross / Victory Abandoned
John Rosss arctic expedition: Abandoning the Victory. " They gathered on the Victory for the last time, nailed their colours to the mast, and started." Date: 1829 - 33

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Embarking on a treacherous journey, the brave souls of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail in 1845, their destination unknown. Meanwhile, Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, stood proudly with Tenzing Norgay near the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 - an achievement that would forever be etched in history. The echoes of past expeditions resonated as we delved into Franklins' ill-fated trip aboard the Erebus and Terror. The haunting tales of those who ventured forth on this doomed voyage served as a reminder of the dangers that awaited explorers at every turn. In 1924, amidst great anticipation and hope, men gathered for yet another attempt to conquer Mount Everest. The faces captured in photographs from the British Mt Everest Expedition revealed determination etched upon their brows - Norton and Mallory leading the way towards an elusive triumph. Shackleton, Wild, Adams - names synonymous with resilience and unwavering spirit. These intrepid explorers faced unimaginable challenges during their Antarctic expedition aboard Endurance. Their story serves as a testament to human endurance against nature's harshest elements. As we gaze upon Colonel Norton standing tall at an astonishing altitude of 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924, our minds are filled with awe for his audacity. Such feats remind us that there are no limits when it comes to pushing boundaries and reaching new heights. Captain Francis Crozier's presence looms large over history; his leadership aboard HMS Terror left an indelible mark on exploration narratives. His courage exemplified what it meant to face adversity head-on while navigating uncharted territories. Even Captain Robert Falcon Scott found himself immortalized not only for his heroic exploits but also through unexpected avenues such as Frys Cocoa Advert - reminding us that even great adventurers have moments where they seek comfort amidst harsh conditions.