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H.M.S. Challenger, commissioned for her... cruise on Deep Sea Exploration, 1872, (1901)
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H.M.S. Challenger, commissioned for her... cruise on Deep Sea Exploration, 1872, (1901)
H.M.S. Challenger, commissioned for her four years cruise on Deep Sea Exploration, 1872, (1901). Challenger, a steam-assisted warship of the Royal Navy, was used for the Challenger Expedition of 1872-1876, a British scientific mission which took naturalists and oceanographers on a grand tour of the world, covering 68, 000 nautical miles (125, 936 km). The crew collected samples and was the first to sound the deepest part of the ocean, laying the foundation of oceanography as a science. From " The Illustrated London News Record of the Glorious Reign of Queen Victoria 1837-1901: The Life and Accession of King Edward VII. and the Life of Queen Alexandra". [London, 1901]
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This print showcases the H. M. S. Challenger, a remarkable steam-assisted warship commissioned for her four-year cruise on deep sea exploration in 1872. The year of this particular print is 1901, capturing the grandeur and significance of this historic vessel. The H. M. S. Challenger played a pivotal role in the renowned Challenger Expedition from 1872 to 1876, which was a groundbreaking British scientific mission that revolutionized our understanding of the world's oceans. This expedition covered an astonishing distance of 68,000 nautical miles (125,936 km), taking naturalists and oceanographers on an extraordinary journey across the globe. Led by a dedicated crew, the H. M. S. Challenger collected numerous samples during their voyage and achieved a momentous feat - they became the first to sound the deepest part of the ocean, laying down crucial foundations for modern oceanography as a science. This print not only captures an iconic naval ship but also represents an era when exploration and scientific discovery were at their peak. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and determination to unravel nature's mysteries. Preserved within "The Illustrated London News Record of Queen Victoria's Glorious Reign" this image transports us back in time to witness one of history's most significant maritime expeditions. The unknown photographer has immortalized this magnificent warship forever through his lens, allowing us to appreciate its historical importance even today.
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