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A Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). Creator: Unknown
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A Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). Creator: Unknown
A Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). In 1845, John Franklin led a British expedition to find the Northwest Passage. After two years with no news of the expedition, rescuers set out to search for the missing men. Here sailors fight polar bears on Artic ice, with a tall ship in the distance. After a Baxter print, The Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin, in the National Trust collection at Peckover House, Cambridgeshire. From " British Polar Explorers", by Admiral Sir Edward Evans. [Collins, London, 1946]
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This print captures a pivotal moment in history - a relief party embarking on a daring search for Sir John Franklin, who led a British expedition to find the elusive Northwest Passage in 1845. As time passed with no news of Franklin and his men, rescuers braved the treacherous Arctic conditions to locate them. In this image, we witness brave sailors engaged in an intense battle against polar bears on the icy expanse of the Arctic. The towering ship in the distance serves as a reminder of their mission's magnitude and the vastness of the unforgiving ocean surrounding them. The photograph is based on a Baxter print titled "The Arctic Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin" part of the National Trust collection at Peckover House, Cambridgeshire. It comes from Admiral Sir Edward Evans' book "British Polar Explorers" published by Collins in London in 1946. This historical snapshot not only showcases man's relentless pursuit for discovery but also highlights nature's raw power and danger. It symbolizes bravery, exploration, and sacrifice that characterized British expeditions during this era. As we gaze upon this black-and-white image frozen in time, it transports us back to an age when intrepid explorers risked everything to unravel Earth's mysteries. It serves as a testament to human resilience and our enduring quest for knowledge amidst challenging circumstances.
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