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The Crew of the Pandora Recovering Mail from the Cairn on
Engraving showing the crew of the ship Pandora recovering mail, left by the British Arctic Expedition of 1875, from the cairn on top of Carey Island. In this way, the Pandora acted as postal carrier between the expedition and the Admiralty of Great Britain. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with the ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, as the British Arctic Expedition, to make an attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, a new furthest North record was set, the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island were charted and much scientific data gathered
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1875 Acted Admiralty Arctic Attempt Cairn Carey Carrier Charted Coasts Crew Data Ellesmere Gathered Greenland Mail Nares Pole Postal Reach Record Recovering Scientific Sound Unsuccessful Smith
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 40.6cm (14" x 16")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical engraving captures a pivotal moment in the British Arctic Expedition of 1875, as the crew of the ship Pandora diligently recover mail left by their fellow explorers at a cairn on Carey Island. Led by Captain George Nares, this expedition aimed to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound aboard HMS Alert and HMS Discovery.
Despite falling short of their ultimate goal, the crew set a new furthest North record and made significant scientific discoveries along the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island. The Pandora played a crucial role as a postal carrier between the expedition team and the Admiralty of Great Britain, ensuring that important data and communications were safely transported back home.
The scene depicted in this engraving showcases not only the bravery and determination of these early Arctic explorers but also highlights the importance of communication and collaboration in such challenging environments. It serves as a reminder of the incredible feats achieved by those who ventured into uncharted territories in pursuit of knowledge and discovery.
This print is an invaluable piece of historical documentation, capturing a moment that symbolizes both triumphs and challenges faced by explorers during this era. It stands as a testament to human ingenuity, resilience, and unwavering spirit in the face of adversity.
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