Bering Sea Collection

ALEUT HUNTER, 1816. An Aleut hunter wearing a wooden peaked hat, in the Bering Sea. Watercolor, 1816, by Louis Choris

Natives of Unalaska
5307573 Natives of Unalaska.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting natives of Unalaska, one of the islands in the Aleutian Islands. Dated 19th century. 01/01/1850); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map of Alaska, c.1900 (engraving)
533237 Map of Alaska, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of Alaska, United States, with inset maps of Sitka and the Aleutian Islands, circa 1902)

Walrus[es] among the ice floes in Bering Sea, between c1900 and c1930. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Walrus[es] among the ice floes in Bering Sea, between c1900 and c1930

Walrus killed on ice floes off Siberian Coast, Bering Sea by G. Madsen, June 1909, 1909. Creator: Lomen Brothers
Walrus killed on ice floes off Siberian Coast, Bering Sea by G. Madsen, June 1909, 1909

The Clipper Ship Razboinik During a Gun Salute, 22 July 1889, 1889. Creator: Unknown
The Clipper Ship Razboinik During a Gun Salute, 22 July 1889, 1889. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs that document the Arctic voyage in 1889 of the clipper ship

Sedentary Koryaks. Reindeer Koryaks, 1862. Creator: Karlis Huns
Sedentary Koryaks. Reindeer Koryaks, 1862. Sheet 58 from the album "Description ethnographique des peuples de la Russie", volume 1

Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897. Creator: T. S. Lee
Map of the Alaskan gold fields, 1897. Beginning in the mid-19th century, gold was discovered in a succession of strikes along the western coast of the United States in an ascending arc

The Alaska Line, 1934. Creator: Alaska Steamship Co
The Alaska Line, 1934. This map, published in 1934 for the tourist market with colorful images and motifs, shows various shipping routes of the Alaska Line

In the midst of Leviathan. ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
In the midst of " Leviathan." ; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. [Dramatic arctic scene with whales and sailing ship in rough seas]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

An Arctic scene; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. Creator: Unknown
An Arctic scene; A Boat adventure in the Behrings Sea, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] Belle Sauvage Works.London E.C

Musk Oxen in front of the Bering Sea

Moon over the Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Willow grouse (willow Ptarmigan), Yttygran Island, Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Plant and rock in the glacier river, Yttygran Island, Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Glacier river, Yttygran Island, Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Sunset view of floating ice on Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Polar Bear on ice, Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Ripples pattern, Bering Sea, Russia Far East

Seagulls on rock pile, Kolyuchin Island, once an important Russian Polar Research Station, Bering Sea, Russian Far East

Ground squirrel, Chukchi Peninsula, Russian Far East

Sunset sky over the ocean, Cape Dezhnev, Bering Sea, Russian Far East

Horned Puffin (Fratercula comiculata), Cape Archen, Bering Sea, Russian Far East

Cormorants and seagulls on rock pile, Kolyuchin Island, once an important Russian Polar Research Station, Bering Sea, Russian Far East

A village besieged by oxen (colour litho)
2783784 A village besieged by oxen (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: A village besieged by oxen)

baby of the sea
Andrey Narchuk

Alaska, Pribilof Islands, Saint Paul (57-07-75N 170-18-07W) Northern fur seal (Wild: Callorhinus ursinus)

Horned Puffin With Wings Outstretched, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Portrait Of A Juvenile Northern Fur Seal, St. Paul Island, Southwest Alaska, Summer

Close Up View Of Red-Legged Kittiwakes In Their Nest, Summer, St. Paul Island, Southwest Alaska

Portrait Of A Northern Fur Seal Juvenile Male With Shipwreck Of Fishing Boat In Background, St. Paul Island, Southwest Alaska, Summer

Horned Puffin Pair Perched On Rock Ledge With The Blue Bering Sea In Background, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Horned Puffin Gathering Nest Material To Line Its Burrow, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Horned Puffin Pair, One Yawning, Perched On Rock Ledge With The Blue Bering Sea In Background, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Tufted Puffin Perched On Rock Ledge, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Horned Puffin Pair Perched On Ledge, Round Island, Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary, Bristol Bay, Southwest Alaska

Horned Puffin Pair On Ledge With One Calling In Courtship Display, Round Island, Walrus Islands State Game Sanctuary, Bristol Bay, Southwest Alaska

Horned Puffin Pair Perched On A Cliff Ledge During Summer, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Parakeet Auklet Sitting In Green Vegetation On Ledge During Summer, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Alaska

Common Murre On Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Southwest Alaska

Close Up Of Arctic Fox Pups, Saint Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Alaska, Southwestern, Summer

Ancient map of the Arctic Region, lithograph, published in 1883
Ancient map of the Arctic Region. Lithograph, published in 1883

Russia, Kamchatka peninsula, Dezneva Bay, Pacific walrus on beach

Tufted Puffin, Lunda cirrhata, on cliff top, St Paul Island, Pribilof Islands, Bering Sea, Alaska

Alaska map 1893
Johnsonas Universal Cyclopedia - Charles Kendall - New York 1893

A brown bear walks through dune grass along Maggie beach, near Cape Peirce in Togiak
A brown bear walks through dune grass along Maggie beach, near Cape Pierce in Togiak National Wildlife Refuge, Western Alaska

MAP: ALASKA, 1934. A good-natured map of Alaska, featuring the services offered by " The Alaska Line" and suggesting some of the most interesting features of the Territory. Lithograph, 1934

ALASKA: CLIFF DWELLINGS. A view of an Eskimo cliff dweller settlement, King Island, Alaska. Photographed by the Lomen Brothers, early 20th century

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"Exploring the Rich History and Stunning Beauty of the Bering Sea" Step back in time to 1816, where an Aleut hunter dons a wooden peaked hat as he navigates the vast expanse of the Bering Sea. This captivating watercolor by Louis Choris transports us to an era when indigenous hunters roamed these waters with skill and grace. Fast forward to 1741, and we witness Danish navigator Vitus Jonassen Bering's ill-fated journey. His shipwreck off the Kamchatka peninsula serves as a reminder of the treacherous nature of this sea, forever etched in history through a line engraving from the 19th century. In 1875, brave souls embark on boat adventures amidst leviathans lurking beneath. The unknown creators capture both awe-inspiring Arctic scenes and thrilling encounters within Behrings Sea, showcasing its untamed spirit. Nature takes center stage as musk oxen graze peacefully against the backdrop of this majestic body of water. Yttygran Island reveals its wonders - willow grouse blending seamlessly into their surroundings while plants cling tenaciously to rocks along glacier rivers. As day turns into night, a mesmerizing moonrise casts its ethereal glow over Russia Far East's portion of the Bering Sea. Floating ice glistens under a vibrant sunset sky, creating an enchanting spectacle that is nothing short of breathtaking. Wildlife thrives even in these harsh conditions; polar bears gracefully traverse icy terrain, embodying resilience and adaptability. Ripples patterned across calm waters remind us that beauty can be found even in seemingly ordinary moments. The Bering Sea beckons explorers with its rich history and diverse landscapes - from ancient cultures to dramatic shipwrecks; from tranquil glaciers to vibrant wildlife habitats. It continues to captivate our imagination while offering glimpses into Earth's raw power and unyielding beauty.