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The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774. Artist: John Cleveley the Younger
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The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774. Artist: John Cleveley the Younger
The ships of Lord Mulgraves expedition of discovery embedded in ice in the Polar Regions, 1774. HMS Racehorse and Carcass sailed from the Nore on the sandbank of the Thames Estuary, under the command of Captain Constantine John Phipps to Spitzbergen in the Svalbard archipelago. The Carcass was comanded by Commander Skeffington Lutwidge, with a young Horatio Nelson on board as a midshipman. Watercolour held at the Victoria And Albert Museum. From Adventures By Sea From Art of Old Time, by Basil Lubbock. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1925]
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The Ships of Lord Mulgrave's Expedition of Discovery Embedded in Ice in the Polar Regions, 1774
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time, quite literally. Painted by John Cleveley the Younger, it depicts the HMS Racehorse and Carcass from Lord Mulgrave's expedition trapped amidst towering ice formations in the Polar Regions. The year was 1774, and these brave British explorers set sail from the Nore on the Thames Estuary to venture into uncharted territories. Led by Captain Constantine John Phipps, this daring expedition aimed to reach Spitzbergen in the Svalbard archipelago. Commander Skeffington Lutwidge commanded the Carcass while a young Horatio Nelson served as a midshipman onboard. Little did they know that this journey would mark an important chapter not only in their lives but also in maritime history. The watercolor painting now resides at the Victoria And Albert Museum, serving as a testament to human curiosity and resilience. It symbolizes both triumph and hardship faced by those who dared to explore unknown waters. This image evokes feelings of awe for nature's power and admiration for those who ventured into its icy embrace. As we gaze upon this remarkable artwork, we are reminded of Britain's rich naval heritage and its contributions to polar exploration during the 18th century. The ships' entrapment serves as a metaphor for humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge against all odds – forever pushing boundaries beyond what is known or comfortable. Let this image transport us back through time as we contemplate our own capacity for discovery and adventure amidst adversity.
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