Expedition Collection (page 7)

Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho)
8672908 Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama departing for India, 1497)

Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855 (engraving)
8672669 Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855 (engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ascent of the Galenstock, 1855)

Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe
3480326 Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; (add.info.: Hawaiian natives rowing a twin prowed canoe; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

One of nine balloons constructed by Green for the 1850 Franklin search expedition
3732751 One of nine balloons constructed by Green for the 1850 Franklin search expedition; (add.info.: Engraving depicting one of nine balloons constructed by Green for the 1850 Franklin search)

English adventurers preparing an expedition to the gold mines of Cuba, 1500s
NWI4712561 English adventurers preparing an expedition to the gold mines of Cuba, 1500s.; (add.info.: English adventurers preparing an expedition to the gold mines of Cuba)

Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), c.1909
LSE4403049 Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920), c.1909; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920).); Photo © Leonard de Selva.

Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving)
3525335 Francis Drake's first view of the Pacific Ocean in 1572 (engraving); (add.info.: Francis Drake 1545-1596. English navigator and privateer)

Young female from the Sandwich Islands in the Pacific, 1840
3480526 Young female from the Sandwich Islands in the Pacific, 1840; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing young female from the Sandwich Islands in the Pacific)

An Egyptian ship of Queen Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt, 1850
3330631 An Egyptian ship of Queen Hatshepsut's expedition to Punt, 1850; (add.info.: Drawing from a relief carving in the Temple of Deir El Bahari at Thebes showing an Egyptian ship of Queen)

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) c. 1905
1719564 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) c. 1905; (add.info.: Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) american explorer of Arctic (north pole) c. 1905).

USS Jeannette Arctic Expedition
673472 USS Jeannette Arctic Expedition; (add.info.: Jeannette Arctic Expedition, The first USS Jeannette was originally HMS Pandora, a Philomel-class gunvessel of the Royal Navy)

Expedition exploring Alaska in late 19th Century
673470 Expedition exploring Alaska in late 19th Century; (add.info.: Expedition exploring Alaska,late 19th Century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Robert Edwin Peary, 1909 (cartoon)
530667 Robert Edwin Peary, 1909 (cartoon); (add.info.: Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American naval officer and explorer

HMS 'Lynx', 1860 (engraving)
1579670 HMS 'Lynx', 1860 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicting the HMS 'Lynx', sent for the relief of an expedition. Dated 1860.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A Staffordshire earthenware figure of the Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin (1787-1847), c.1855 (earthenware)
7295645 A Staffordshire earthenware figure of the Arctic explorer, Sir John Franklin (1787-1847), c.1855 (earthenware); 27.5x12x8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora..., 1909 (photo)
8782681 SS Roosevelt, American steamship launched 1905 built for Robert Pearys polar explora..., 1909 (photo) by Peary, Robert Edwin (1856-1920); (add.info.: SS Roosevelt)

Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, 1848 (lithograph)
FLO4612102 Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, 1848 (lithograph); (add.info.: Illustration of a Rodrigues solitaire, Pezophaps solitaria, by Francois Leguat from his Voyage, published 1708)

Matthew C. Perry
3733688 Matthew C. Perry.; (add.info.: Portrait of Matthew C. Perry by a Japanese artist. Matthew Calbraith Perry (1794-1858)

The burial of William John Wills
3585962 The burial of William John Wills; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the burial of William John Wills (1834-1861) a British surveyor

The Polar exploration ship 'Discovery' in Winter
5307678 The Polar exploration ship 'Discovery' in Winter.; (add.info.: Photograph of the Polar exploration ship 'Discovery' in Winter. Dated 19th century)

The Eskimo village of North Hendon
5307448 The Eskimo village of North Hendon.; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Eskimo village of North Hendon, named by the Ross expedition led by John Ross)

The ships HMS 'Resolution' and 'Discovery' anchored in Moorea (Tahiti)
MMM5461758 The ships HMS 'Resolution' and 'Discovery' anchored in Moorea (Tahiti), during James Cook's expeditions (1728-1779)

The British ship Prince Albert trapped in ice, 1850, 1860
7125168 The British ship Prince Albert trapped in ice, 1850, 1860; (add.info.: The British ship Prince Albert trapped in ice whilst attempting to search for Sir John Franklin's ill-fated 1845)

Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295715 Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 10)

Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295707 Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 4)

Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card)
7295706 Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 4)

Lieutenant Fairholme, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295272 Lieutenant Fairholme, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Member of Sir John Franklin's fourth)

H.D.S. Goodsir, Assistant Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295270 H.D.S. Goodsir, Assistant Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info)

S. Stanley, Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295269 S. Stanley, Surgeon, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Member of Sir John Franklin's fourth)

Admiral John Lort Stokes (1812-1885), c.1879 (oil on canvas)
7295337 Admiral John Lort Stokes (1812-1885), c.1879 (oil on canvas) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 143.2x118.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel)
7295311 View from Point Venus, Island of Otaheite (Tahiti), 1772-75 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel)
7295304 The landing at Tanna (Tana), one of the New Hebrides, 1775-76 (oil on panel) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 24x47 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A View of the Cape of Good Hope, taken on the spot, from on board the 'Resolution', 1772 (oil on canvas)
7295298 A View of the Cape of Good Hope, taken on the spot, from on board the 'Resolution', 1772 (oil on canvas) by Hodges, William (1744-97); 96.5x124.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

To the Right Honorable The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty of Great Britain
7295771 To the Right Honorable The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty of Great Britain, this plate representing the arrival of the 'Discovery' and 'Resolution'

Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots
7295743 Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots, and Snow goggles, 1911-14 (wool); National Maritime Museum, London

Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper)
7295732 Snow goggles, c.1847 (leather, copper); 19x6.5x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A relic of Sir John Franklin's last expedition 1845-8)

No 24. from Players cigarette cards, second series of 25, 'Polar Exploration'., 1916 (card)
7295726 No 24. from Players cigarette cards, second series of 25, 'Polar Exploration'., 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Knife: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48., 1848-59 (steel, wood, bone)
7295504 Knife: Relic of Sir John Franklins last expedition 1845-48., 1848-59 (steel, wood, bone) by Turner, Charles (1773-1857); 24.8x5.1x2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper)
7295486 Journal of Capt Cook's voyage round the world in HMS 'Resolution', 1772-75 (paper) by Cook, James (1728-79); National Maritime Museum, London

Sectional model; Stern model, c.1845 (mahogany, varnish)
7295462 Sectional model; Stern model, c.1845 (mahogany, varnish); 31.1x24.7x30.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Scale: Unknown)

Isle of Juan Fernandes, 1685 (bound sheet)
7295405 Isle of Juan Fernandes, 1685 (bound sheet) by Hack, William (17th Century); 40.5x50 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching)
7295551 Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 58.2x46 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Chart of the Arctic regions from the Admiralty surveys, third edition, c.1854 (engraving)
7295402 Chart of the Arctic regions from the Admiralty surveys, third edition, c.1854 (engraving) by Wyld, James the Younger (1812-87); 37.5x40 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Francis Crozier, commander of HMS 'Terror', 1845 (b/w photo)
7295266 Captain Francis Crozier, commander of HMS 'Terror', 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Lt. C.F. Des Voeux, 1845 (b/w photo)
7295263 Lt. C.F. Des Voeux, 1845 (b/w photo) by Baird (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Member of Sir John Franklin's fourth)

Medal commemorating the Antarctic exploration, voyage of the 'Vostok' and 'Mirny', 1819-22; obverse
7295360 Medal commemorating the Antarctic exploration, voyage of the 'Vostok' and 'Mirny', 1819-22; obverse

Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid
3473300 Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473284 Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, c.1471/1476 - 1541)

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Embarking on a treacherous journey, the brave souls of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail in 1845, their destination unknown. Meanwhile, Sir Edmund Hillary, a legendary New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, stood proudly with Tenzing Norgay near the summit of Mount Everest in 1953 - an achievement that would forever be etched in history. The echoes of past expeditions resonated as we delved into Franklins' ill-fated trip aboard the Erebus and Terror. The haunting tales of those who ventured forth on this doomed voyage served as a reminder of the dangers that awaited explorers at every turn. In 1924, amidst great anticipation and hope, men gathered for yet another attempt to conquer Mount Everest. The faces captured in photographs from the British Mt Everest Expedition revealed determination etched upon their brows - Norton and Mallory leading the way towards an elusive triumph. Shackleton, Wild, Adams - names synonymous with resilience and unwavering spirit. These intrepid explorers faced unimaginable challenges during their Antarctic expedition aboard Endurance. Their story serves as a testament to human endurance against nature's harshest elements. As we gaze upon Colonel Norton standing tall at an astonishing altitude of 28, 000 ft on Everest in 1924, our minds are filled with awe for his audacity. Such feats remind us that there are no limits when it comes to pushing boundaries and reaching new heights. Captain Francis Crozier's presence looms large over history; his leadership aboard HMS Terror left an indelible mark on exploration narratives. His courage exemplified what it meant to face adversity head-on while navigating uncharted territories. Even Captain Robert Falcon Scott found himself immortalized not only for his heroic exploits but also through unexpected avenues such as Frys Cocoa Advert - reminding us that even great adventurers have moments where they seek comfort amidst harsh conditions.