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Map of West Arctic America showing the tracks of HMS Enterprise
939906 Map of West Arctic America showing the tracks of HMS Enterprise and Investigator in 1850-1854 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Enterprise = red; Investigator = blue; Investigator was used for the McClure Arctic Expedition to search for the lost Franklin expedition; first to successfully transit the Northwest Passage; Enterprise used in expedition led by Richard Collinson 1850 - 1855 to search for the lost Franklin expedition; ); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22496858
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Alaska Arctic Enterprise Expeditions Franklin John Franklin Mapping Navigation Northwest Passage Polar Route Routes America Continent Instigator Mcclure
20x30 inch Poster Print
Discover the rich history of Arctic exploration with our stunning Map of West Arctic America print from Media Storehouse. This beautiful poster, featuring an intricately detailed lithograph by the English School, showcases the tracks of HMS Enterprise and Investigator during their groundbreaking voyages in the late 1800s. Bring a piece of maritime history into your home or office and transport yourself back in time with this captivating and educational poster print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images.
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Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the "Map of West Arctic America showing the tracks of HMS Enterprise and Investigator in 1850-1854". The vibrant colors of red and blue represent the respective routes taken by these historic ships during their expeditions. The map holds great significance as it highlights two major British explorations that aimed to unravel the mysteries of the Arctic region. The Investigator, depicted in blue, was utilized for the McClure Arctic Expedition, which sought to locate the lost Franklin expedition. It successfully traversed through the Northwest Passage, marking a groundbreaking achievement in polar exploration. On the other hand, HMS Enterprise, represented by red lines on this map, played a vital role in an expedition led by Richard Collinson between 1850 and 1855. This endeavor also aimed to search for traces of John Franklin's ill-fated voyage. The intricate details captured within this map offer valuable insights into early cartography techniques used during Victorian times. It serves as a testament to both British ingenuity and determination in exploring uncharted territories. As we delve into this image from Fine Art Finder's Stapleton Collection, we are reminded of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and our innate curiosity about distant lands. This historical artifact not only provides us with geographical information but also offers a glimpse into an era when brave explorers embarked on perilous journeys across treacherous waters in search of new horizons.
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