Floes Collection

Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography
KW188565 Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography by Rev. Thomas Milner, published c.1880 (engraving) by English School

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Iceberg melting iceberg drifting Arctic ocean Summer Davis Strait, Greenland, Arctic, Denmark Date:

The SS Roosevelt in the Arctic Regions during the Peary Expedition to the North Pole, 1908 - 1909
2967858 The SS Roosevelt in the Arctic Regions during the Peary Expedition to the North Pole, 1908 - 1909. Robert Edwin Peary, Sr.,1856 - 1920. American explorer

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Ice floe at Lilliehoeoek-Fjord at Krossfjord Date:

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Midnight sun over the Arctic ocean - Svalbard, Norway Date:

Scenic landscape with melting lake and sunset at beautiful spring evening in Finland

Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat. These boats were operated in the Northumberland Strait during the 19th century and early 20th century

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Glacial ice formations along the Hinlopenstreet Date:

Southern Type B Killer whales (Orcinus orca) hunting Weddell seal (Leptonychotes weddelli) using coordinated wave washing technique, Antarctica

Coastal ice, Svalbard, Norway, July 2011

Flying low over the ice floes
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Canada, Nunavut. Ice floes cruising Foxe Basin. Date: 11/09/2007

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Canada, Nunavut. Ice floes cruising Foxe Basin. Date: 11/09/2007

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Canada, Nunavut. Ice floes cruising Foxe Basin. Date: 11/09/2007

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Canada, Hudson Bay. Ice floes on water at sunset. Date: 15/09/2009

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

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Huge iceberg and ice floes in the ocean at sunrise, Antarctica Date: 09/08/2007

The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b / w photo)
1627857 The Japanese March on Niuchuang (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Japanese March on Niuchuang)

The bombing on the ice (colour litho)
2783970 The bombing on the ice (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The ice bombing)

Sledge party leaving H. M. S. Investigator in Mercy Bay, 15th April 1853, engraved by E
NBY332274 Sledge party leaving H.M.S. Investigator in Mercy Bay, 15th April 1853, engraved by E. Walker, published by Ackermann & Co

Ice floe, Sarmiento Lake, Tierra del Fuego, Chile (photo)
5996470 Ice floe, Sarmiento Lake, Tierra del Fuego, Chile (photo) by European Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ice floe, Sarmiento Lake, Tierra del Fuego, Chile)

Schooner Germania at Sabine Island off the east coast of Greenland, second German North Polar Expedition
6001321 Schooner Germania at Sabine Island off the east coast of Greenland, second German North Polar Expedition, late October 1869 (engraving) by German School

Sledging over hummocky ice, April 1853, engraved by William Simpson
NBY332275 Sledging over hummocky ice, April 1853, engraved by William Simpson, published by Ackermann & Co. 1854 (colour litho) by Cresswell, Samuel Gurney (1827-67) (after); Newberry Library

H. M. S. Investigator in the Pack, 8th October 1850, engraved by E
NBY332271 H.M.S. Investigator in the Pack, 8th October 1850, engraved by E. Walker, published in 1854 (colour litho) by Cresswell, Samuel Gurney (1827-67) (after); 31.7x41.9 cm; Newberry Library

Bright arc of light over icebergs and ice floes in Baffin Bay, Canada. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient and Modern Costumes of all the Peoples of the World

Ice Breaking Up, 1889 (oil on canvas)
2652520 Ice Breaking Up, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Bierstadt, Albert (1830-1902); 24.9x44.13 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; eShelburne Museum; Museum purchase

Polar exploration expedition. early 19th century

Critical position of H. M. S. Investigator on the North Coast of Baring Island
NBY332272 Critical position of H.M.S. Investigator on the North Coast of Baring Island, August 20th 1851, engraved by William Simpson, published by Ackermann & Co

Collecting driftwood for the cabin in which the expedition wintered
STC235550 Collecting driftwood for the cabin in which the expedition wintered, illustration from Diarium Nauticum, seu vera descriptio trium navigationum admirandarum

First discovery of land by HMS Investigator, September 6th 1850, engraved by E
NBY332270 First discovery of land by HMS Investigator, September 6th 1850, engraved by E. Walker, 1854 (colour litho) by Cresswell, Samuel Gurney (1827-67) (after); 31.7x41.9 cm; Newberry Library

Supply ship Hansa trapped by pack ice, second German North Polar Expedition, 19 October 1869 (engraving)
6001314 Supply ship Hansa trapped by pack ice, second German North Polar Expedition, 19 October 1869 (engraving) by European School

Arctic Adventure, or A Ship in Distress off Greenland, c. 1677 (oil on canvas)
FIT86011 Arctic Adventure, or A Ship in Distress off Greenland, c.1677 (oil on canvas) by Hondius, Abraham Danielsz. (c.1625-95); 55.4x84.7 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Airships in the Ice Kingdom (Colour Litho)
2808957 Airships in the Ice Kingdom (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The airships in the realm of ice)

The Resolution Beating Through the Ice with the Discovery in the most Imminent Danger in
NP125996 The Resolution Beating Through the Ice with the Discovery in the most Imminent Danger in the Distance, from Views in the South Seas, pub

The Broken Floes, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir
931473 The Broken Floes, illustration from The second Grinnell Expedition in Search of Sir John Franklin... 1856 (engraving) by Kane

Rescued from the Sky (Colour Litho)
2783456 Rescued from the Sky (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rescued from the sky)

Polar Bears in Alaska, USA. Date: circa 1930s

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Midnight sun over the Arctic ocean - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Midnight sun over the Arctic ocean - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Drifting round ice floes - Nordaustland - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Drifting round ice floes - Nordaustland - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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Drifting round ice floes - Nordaustland - Svalbard, Norway Date:

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"Floes: Nature's Frozen Masterpieces Unveiled" Erebus and Terror in the Pack Ice, from The Gallery of Geography (Picture No. 11050489) captures a breathtaking scene where massive ice floes dominate the landscape. These frozen giants stand as a testament to nature's raw power and beauty. In Picture No. 12479147, we witness the awe-inspiring sight of an ice boat crossing Northumberland Strait. As it glides effortlessly over the frozen surface, one can't help but marvel at how these floating chunks of ice create a unique pathway for exploration. The captivating image in Picture No. 12479143 showcases the intricate patterns formed by interlocking floes. Each piece seems like a puzzle waiting to be solved, inviting us to appreciate their delicate artistry. Moving further north, Picture No. 12478792 takes us to Svalbard, Norway, where Southern Type B Killer whales are on a relentless hunt for Weddell seals amidst coastal ice in July 2011. This snapshot encapsulates both the harsh reality of survival in icy environments and the circle of life that unfolds within them. Flying low over the ice floes (DDE-90028624), (DDE-90028625), (DDE-90028623) offers a bird's-eye view of this mesmerizing world below. From up above, we gain perspective on just how vast and expansive these frozen landscapes truly are. These images remind us that beyond their frigid exterior lies an ecosystem teeming with life and adventure waiting to be discovered. Whether it is witnessing killer whale hunts or embarking on daring expeditions across treacherous waters like those depicted in Crossing Northumberland Strait by Ice Boat (Picture No. 12479147), there is no shortage of excitement when exploring these icy realms. So next time you encounter floes - whether through photographs or firsthand experiences - take a moment to appreciate their grandeur and the stories they hold.