Greenlanders of Disco Island, 1875

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Greenlanders of Disco Island, 1875

Engraving showing three inhabitants of Godhaven, Disco Island, Greenland. Disco Island was one of the places visited by the British Arctic Expedition of 1875. 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. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, a new furthest North record was set, the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island were charted and much scientific data gathered

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1875 Admiralty Arctic Attempt Charted Coasts Data Disco Ellesmere Gathered Greenland Inhabitants Nares Places Pole Reach Record Scientific Sound Unsuccessful Visited Greenlanders Smith

EDITORS COMMENTS
This engraving, titled 'Three Inhabitants of Godhaven, Disco Island, Greenland,' is a fascinating glimpse into the lives of the Greenlanders of Disco Island during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875. The expedition, led by Captain George Nares, was sponsored by the British Admiralty with the goal of making an attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound. Although the polar exploration was ultimately unsuccessful, new records were set, and significant scientific data was gathered. The summer of 1875 saw the deployment of two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, to the Arctic. One of the places they visited was Disco Island, home to the Greenlanders of Godhaven. This engraving, produced by ILN (Illustrated London News), shows three of these inhabitants, dressed in traditional clothing, going about their daily lives. The image provides a historical record of the people and culture of this remote and rugged region. The expedition's scientific achievements included charting the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island, expanding our knowledge of the Arctic landscape and its inhabitants. The data collected during this expedition contributed significantly to the growing body of scientific understanding of the Arctic and its unique environment. This engraving is an important historical artifact, offering a glimpse into a time when exploration and scientific discovery were driving forces behind our understanding of the world. It serves as a reminder of the rich history of Arctic exploration and the importance of scientific inquiry in expanding our knowledge of the world around us.

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