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Sledge party leaving an invalid in an ice cave, British Arct
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Sledge party leaving an invalid in an ice cave, British Arct
Engraving showing a sledging party leaving an invalid, and a carer, in an ice cave; then heading back to base to fetch help, British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876. Many of the men on this expedition suffered from scurvy, which was never more dangerous than when the sick were participating in sledging operations. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, 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 1876 Admiralty Arctic Attempt Cave Charted Coasts Dangerous Data Ellesmere Fetch Gathered Greenland Heading Invalid Leaving Nares Operations Participating Pole Reach Record Scientific Scurvy Sick Sledge Sledging Sound Suffered Unsuccessful Base Carer Smith
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical engraving captures a poignant moment from the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, showing a sledging party leaving an invalid and their carer in an ice cave. The men on this expedition faced numerous challenges, including the threat of scurvy which was especially dangerous during sledging operations.
Led by Captain George Nares, the expedition aimed to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound using two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery. While they did not achieve their ultimate goal, they did set a new furthest North record and gathered valuable scientific data while charting the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island.
In this scene, we see the selflessness of the crew as they make the difficult decision to leave behind one of their own in order to fetch help. It is a testament to both the harsh conditions they faced and their unwavering determination to succeed in their mission.
As we gaze upon this image, we are reminded of the bravery and sacrifice of those who ventured into unknown territories in pursuit of knowledge and discovery. It serves as a powerful reminder of our shared human history and our endless quest for exploration.
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