North Pole Collection (page 2)

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) c. 1905
1719564 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) c. 1905; (add.info.: Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) american explorer of Arctic (north pole) c. 1905).

Robert Edwin Peary, 1909 (cartoon)
530667 Robert Edwin Peary, 1909 (cartoon); (add.info.: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American naval officer and explorer

The Rosses, John and James Clark on their journey to the North Magnetic Pole, 1835
1578509 The Rosses, John and James Clark on their journey to the North Magnetic Pole, 1835; (add.info.: The Rosses (John and James Clark) on their journey to the North Magnetic Pole

Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295749 Dish. Top down view, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)

Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295747 Tureen with lid and stand, c.1840 (earthenware); 28.5x40x28 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A two-handled soup tureen)

Dinner plate of the 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295651 Dinner plate of the 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 3x27 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Tureen in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware)
7295375 Tureen in 'Arctic Scenery' pattern, c.1840 (earthenware); 17x22x17.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora..., 1909 (photo)
8782681 SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora..., 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info.: SS Roosevelt)

Interior of an Arctic Eskimo hut (Greenland) in 1863
JAB4120610 Interior of an Arctic Eskimo hut (Greenland) in 1863.; (add.info.: Interior of an Arctic Eskimo hut (Greenland) in 1863.); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Rudder and stern post plan for 'Erebus' (1826) and 'Terror' (1813), 1845 (technical drawing, paper)
7295658 Rudder and stern post plan for 'Erebus' (1826) and 'Terror' (1813), 1845 (technical drawing, paper, black ink, red ink, blue colourwash, grey colourwash) by British School

A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas)
7295295 A whaler and other vessels in a light breeze, c.1790 (oil on canvas) by Askew, John (fl.1788-1809); 65.3x111.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Greenland fishery: English whalers in the ice, c.1750 (oil on canvas)
7295294 Greenland fishery: English whalers in the ice, c.1750 (oil on canvas) by Brooking, Charles (1723-59); 29.3x43 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Ice islands near the poles, 1877 (illustration)
7298973 Ice islands near the poles, 1877 (illustration); (add.info.: Ice islands (icebergs) near the poles - Illustration of the book "History of Meteors

Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas)
7295744 Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua), c.1851 (oil, canvas) by British School, (19th century); 63.4x76.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo)
7295739 A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo) by Domville, William Thomas (1822-79); 19.6x23.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Animal Figurehead, c.1850 (wood, elm?)
7295734 Animal Figurehead, c.1850 (wood, elm?); 31.7x50.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Figurehead depicting the head of a polar bear from the Arctic exploration vessel HMS)

Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper)
7295732 Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper); 19x6.5x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-8)

Spectacle lenses: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48., c.1845 (Glass)
7295506 Spectacle lenses: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48., c.1845 (Glass); 2.6x3.5x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

HM Sledge 'Erin', 19th century (print)
7295465 HM Sledge 'Erin', 19th century (print); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Page 205 illustration from George F M'Dougall 'The Eventful Voyage of HM Discovery)

Model of a Caribou Inuit (Arctic) kayak, 19th century (wood, skin, leather)
7295460 Model of a Caribou Inuit (Arctic) kayak, 19th century (wood, skin, leather); 9.7x12x11.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Pair of shotguns taken on the Franklin expedition, 1845-47 (steel, iron, brass, wood)
7295458 Pair of shotguns taken on the Franklin expedition, 1845-47 (steel, iron, brass, wood); 11x117x5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: They have walnut stocks)

Two Inuit women with baby, 1854 (b/w photo)
7295429 Two Inuit women with baby, 1854 (b/w photo) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); 16.2x21.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Winter quarters of the 'Alert'; Cape Rawson in the distance; Mr White and 'Nelly'
7295419 Winter quarters of the 'Alert'; Cape Rawson in the distance; Mr White and 'Nelly', during British Arctic Expedition, 1875-76 (b/w photo) by British School

Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite)
7295548 Nelson encountering a bear, c.1854 (grey wash, heightened with white, watercolour, graphite) by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); 45.1x32.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the Arctic regions from the Admiralty surveys, third edition, c.1854 (engraving)
7295402 Chart of the Arctic regions from the Admiralty surveys, third edition, c.1854 (engraving) by Wyld, James the Younger (1812-87); 37.5x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Discoveries in the Arctic Sea between Baffin Bay and Melville Island, 1851 (engraving)
7295397 Discoveries in the Arctic Sea between Baffin Bay and Melville Island, 1851 (engraving) by Arrowsmith, John (1790-1873); 44x64 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Arctic shores of America from Baffin Bay to Cape Bathurst, showing the coasts
7295391 The Arctic shores of America from Baffin Bay to Cape Bathurst, showing the coasts and rivers explored by the officers of the several British expeditions, between 1818 & 1859

The Arctic Arctic expedition (1594-1997) of Willem Barentsz (or Barentz, 1500-1597)
NWI4846808 The Arctic Arctic expedition (1594-1997) of Willem Barentsz (or Barentz, 1500-1597, Dutch navigator) sought the passage from the north east to extreme Asia

The hull of the American ship Arizona sank after the collision with an iceberg in the Arctic seas
NWI4962299 The hull of the American ship Arizona sank after the collision with an iceberg in the Arctic seas. Around 1880 Ice wedged in the bow of the USS Arizona after a collision, c. 1880

The Alaskan Inuit man Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua). Eskimo guide on the Franklin Expedition of 1851
FLO4688527 The Alaskan Inuit man Qalasirssuaq (Erasmus Augustine Kallihirua). Eskimo guide on the Franklin Expedition of 1851, later settled in England. Handcoloured lithograph by J

Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre)
2603625 Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre); (add.info.: Salomon - Auguste Andree (centre) (1854 - 1897), Swedish engineer, with the men who accompanied on the fatal voyage to explore the North Pole

Expedition of Willem Barentsz (1550-1597) in the Arctic ice to Nova Zembla looking for a passage north east
NWI4851092 Expedition of Willem Barentsz (1550-1597) in the Arctic ice to Nova Zembla looking for a passage north east, 16th century

A woman of Oonalashka, late 18th century (engraving)
7342263 A woman of Oonalashka, late 18th century (engraving) by Webber, John (1750-93) (after); 59.3x46 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837
7341721 'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837 and shewing the state of the snow walls at that time', 1837 (watercolour) by Smyth

Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo)
7340619 Edward Augustus Inglefield (1820-1894), 1894 (photo) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the North West Passage, 1854 (print)
7339539 Chart of the North West Passage, 1854 (print) by Day & Son (fl.1857); 60.5x31 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: S. Gurney Cresswell; Day & Son Single sheet. Col)

Robert Edwin Peary, Sr., 1856 - 1920. American explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909
693730 Robert Edwin Peary, Sr., 1856 - 1920. American explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909.

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) here on the "Roosevelt" 1909
1719565 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) here on the "Roosevelt" 1909; (add.info)

Departure of the Fram
673479 Departure of the Fram; (add.info.: Departure of the Fram, Nansen's Fram expedition, 1893-1896, was an attempt by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to reach the geographical North Pole)

Dragging the Boats over the Ice (engraving)
8665262 Dragging the Boats over the Ice (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dragging the Boats over the Ice)

SS Roosevelt, American steamship of 1908 built for Robert Peary"s polar exploration,..., 1909 (photo)
8782678 SS Roosevelt, American steamship of 1908 built for Robert Peary"s polar exploration,..., 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info.: SS Roosevelt)

Men in Arctic ice north of Greenland during Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1909 (photo)
8782680 Men in Arctic ice north of Greenland during Robert Pearys expedition to the North Pole, 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info)

Stuffed arctic hare model, c.1875 (organic: skin, synthetic: glass)
7295685 Stuffed arctic hare model, c.1875 (organic: skin, synthetic: glass); 40.5x48x16.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Collected on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875)

Stuffed arctic hare model, c.1875 (organic: skin, synthetic: glass)
7295684 Stuffed arctic hare model, c.1875 (organic: skin, synthetic: glass); 40.5x48x16.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Collected on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875)

H.M.S. Phoenix with Her Consorts, The Diligence and Breadalbane, Among the Icebergs, 19th century (lithograph)
7295754 H.M.S. Phoenix with Her Consorts, The Diligence and Breadalbane, Among the Icebergs, 19th century (lithograph, coloured) by Inglefield

A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo)
7295741 A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo) by Domville, William Thomas (1822-79); 19.6x23.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo)
7295740 A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo) by Domville, William Thomas (1822-79); 19.6x23.6 cm; National Maritime Museum

Esquimalt working party, c.1870 (b/w photo)
7295473 Esquimalt working party, c.1870 (b/w photo); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A naval working party ashore at Esquimalt in the early days of this Pacific base)

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"The Enigmatic North Pole: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Arctic Ocean" Embarking on a cartographic journey, Oronce Fine's 1531 world map reveals an intriguing glimpse into the uncharted territory of the North Pole. A realm untouched by human presence, this polar region remains shrouded in enigma and fascination. In Beyond Man's Footsteps, Briton Riviere's 1894 artwork transports us to a desolate landscape where no people tread. The vastness of the North Pole unfolds before our eyes, reminding us of its ethereal beauty and untamed wilderness. Through Galileo's lens, we peer at the Moon from afar while Venus' radar map unveils secrets hidden within its icy terrain. These celestial explorations ignite our curiosity about what lies beyond Earth's boundaries. Satellite images capture Europe at night, illuminating bustling cities while leaving the North Pole untouched by human habitation. In contrast, North America glows with vibrant lights as civilization thrives below; yet still far removed from this remote arctic haven. The Arctic chill permeates every inch of this frozen expanse - an inhospitable environment that challenges even the hardiest adventurers, and is here that brave souls like those in Andree Expedition dared to venture forth into unknown territories. But amidst these harsh conditions emerges nature's breathtaking spectacle - The Northern Lights dance across Svensby Lyngen Alps in Tromsø Lapland Norway, casting an ethereal glow upon ice-covered landscapes. This captivating phenomenon reminds us that even in solitude, beauty can be found. History intertwines with nature as Ny-Ålesund showcases remnants of coal mining stream trains amidst tundra on Svalbard Island. This testament to human endeavor serves as a reminder that mankind has left its mark on even the most remote corners of our planet. As night falls over Southeast Asia captured through satellite imagery, it becomes evident how different worlds exist on our planet.