Expedition Collection (page 8)

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)

Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth
3058539 Ferdinand Magellan's ship The Nao Victoria, which took part in the expedition in 1519 to circumnavigate the earth

JUNOT, Jean Andoche (1771-1813). English general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars
CUL4871224 JUNOT, Jean Andoche (1771-1813). English general during the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. "Historia de la Revolucion Francesa". Thiers (1845). Engraving. SPAIN

Coppermine Expedition
2602802 Coppermine Expedition; (add.info.: Coppermine Expedition 1819-1822, Canada, led by the British naval officer John Franklin)

Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857)
2602796 Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857); (add.info.: Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857) medical officer in the United States navy and Arctic explorer

Robert le Mesurier McLure (1807-1873)
2602795 Robert le Mesurier McLure (1807-1873); (add.info.: Robert le Mesurier McClure (1807-1873) Irish-born British naval officer and Arctic explorer

Robert le Mesurier McLure's British Arctic expedition
2602794 Robert le Mesurier McLure's British Arctic expedition; (add.info.: Robert le Mesurier McLure's British Arctic expedition in 'Investigator' 1850-1854 when he discovered)

Robert le Mesurier McLure's British Arctic expedition
2602793 Robert le Mesurier McLure's British Arctic expedition; (add.info.: Robert le Mesurier McLure's British Arctic expedition in 'Investigator' 1850-1854 when he discovered)

George Back British Arctic explorer and navigator
2602777 George Back British Arctic explorer and navigator; (add.info.: George Back (1797-1878) British Arctic explorer and navigator

John Ross navigator and Arctic explorer
2602774 John Ross navigator and Arctic explorer; (add.info.: John Ross (1777-1856) British navigator and Arctic explorer. Member of 1818 and 1829-1833 expeditions in search of the Northwest Passage

Coppermine Expedition
2602803 Coppermine Expedition; (add.info.: Coppermine Expedition 1819-1822, Canada, led by the British naval officer John Franklin)

Natives of Terra del Fuego
3478879 Natives of Terra del Fuego; (add.info.: Natives of Tierra del Fuego, showing their clothing and shelter. From Captain Cook's 'Original Voyages Round the World')

The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist, 1850
3478410 The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Fate of the Sunday Excursionist' in the face of Sunday closing)

Hawaiian notables, 1840
3480623 Hawaiian notables, 1840; (add.info.: 19th century illustration showing Hawaiian notables. Circa 1840.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sandwich Island woman in ceremonial attire
3480332 Sandwich Island woman in ceremonial attire; (add.info.: Sandwich Island woman in ceremonial attire; By John Webber (1751 - 1793)

Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes
2910696 Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes; (add.info.: Suit of armour belonging to Hernan Cortes (1485-1547); Spanish Conquistador who led an expedition that caused the fall of the Aztec

Astronomical glass plate slide of expedition chronograph (glass negative)
7342398 Astronomical glass plate slide of expedition chronograph (glass negative) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); National Maritime Museum, London

'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837
7341721 'No.22 is a view of the Port side of the ship with an effect of sunrise in February 1837 and shewing the state of the snow walls at that time', 1837 (watercolour) by Smyth

Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink)
7340408 Annapolis Royal, 1781 (pen, ink) by DesBarres, Joseph Frederick Wallet (1721-1824); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: J.F.W)

Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger
7342587 Photograph of Captain Thomson with people from the Admiralty Islands. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76

Frontispiece of Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (print)
7339938 Frontispiece of Jules Verne's 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea', c.1870 (print) by Riou, Edouard (1833-1900) & Neuville

A plan of Iuan Fernandes Island in the South Sea, lying in the latitude of 33d. 40m
7339523 A plan of Iuan Fernandes Island in the South Sea, lying in the latitude of 33d. 40m. south, and west from the continent of Chili 110 leagues, c.1750 (engraving) by Anson

Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858)
7342584 Photograph of Scientists and Officers on Board the Challenger. Scientific discovery expedition of HMS Challenger (1858) 1872-76, album of Assistant Paymaster John Hynes

Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas)
7337860 Thomas Cavendish, Sir Francis Drake and Sir John Hawkins, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); 149.5x159 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Robert Edwin Peary, Sr., 1856 - 1920. American explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909
693730 Robert Edwin Peary, Sr., 1856 - 1920. American explorer. From The Wonderful Year 1909.

Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) here on the "Roosevelt" 1909
1719565 Admiral Robert Edwin Peary (1856-1920) American explorer of Arctic (north pole) here on the "Roosevelt" 1909; (add.info)

The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century , 1754 (illustration)
1578424 The unrolling of the Clouds:The world as known at the end of the 13th century , 1754 (illustration); (add.info.: The unrolling of the Clouds)

Egyptian ship of the Expedition to Punt
1578395 Egyptian ship of the Expedition to Punt; (add.info.: Egyptian ship of the Expedition to Punt, about 1600 B.C. From a rock-carving at Der el Bahari.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ferdinand Cortes and Hernando de Soto, 1902
1574834 Ferdinand Cortes and Hernando de Soto, 1902; (add.info.: Ferdinand Cortes and Hernando de Soto at the camp of the Inca at Caxamalca by C. Colin)

Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator, with members of his expedition on the island of Trinidad
527821 Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator, with members of his expedition on the island of Trinidad, 1595. Late 19th century, 1890 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Departure of the Fram
673479 Departure of the Fram; (add.info.: Departure of the Fram, Nansen's Fram expedition, 1893-1896, was an attempt by the Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen to reach the geographical North Pole)

The McClure Arctic Expedition of 1850
673471 The McClure Arctic Expedition of 1850; (add.info.: The McClure Arctic Expedition of 1850, among numerous British search efforts to determine the fate of the Franklin's lost expedition)

Expedition to Cochinchina (engraving)
8676861 Expedition to Cochinchina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Expedition to Cochinchina)

If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering America (engraving)
8672613 If Christopher Columbus had returned to Spain and Ferdinand and Isabella without discovering America (engraving) by Downey

Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny, Indian and Colonial Outfitters, 1913 (litho)
8641339 Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny, Indian and Colonial Outfitters, 1913 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Thresher & Glenny)

Chasse au Tigre Dans le Terai, Nepal (b/w photo)
8649400 Chasse au Tigre Dans le Terai, Nepal (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chasse au Tigre Dans le Terai, Nepal. Au depart)

Un Tour aux Indes (b/w photo)
8649392 Un Tour aux Indes (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Un Tour aux Indes. A Benares. Sur le Gange, Une embarcation passant devant les Ghats)

Au Japon (b/w photo)
8649384 Au Japon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Japon. Une danseuse, a Kioto)

A Madagascar (b/w photo)
8649379 A Madagascar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Madagascar. Coin de Tananarive et Palais de la reine)

A Madagascar (b/w photo)
8649374 A Madagascar (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Madagascar. Ambatoudrazaka. Types des Antsyanakas, femme)

Botocude allumant du feu (engraving)
8653302 Botocude allumant du feu (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Botocude allumant du feu)

Replica of Columbus' Santa Maria (b/w photo)
8663896 Replica of Columbus' Santa Maria (b/w photo) by Spanish Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish replica of Christopher Columbus' ship Santa Maria)

Au Japon (b/w photo)
8651447 Au Japon (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Au Japon. Mousmes sortant le matin du Yoshiwara, a Yokoama)

De Paris au Tonkin (b/w photo)
8651445 De Paris au Tonkin (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: De Paris au Tonkin. Au Turkestan Chinois)

Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo)
8634911 Children's seaside holiday, c.1950 (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Seaside Holiday)

William the Conqueror's March into Wales, 1081 (litho)
8661406 William the Conqueror's March into Wales, 1081 (litho) by Valda, John Harris (1874-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: William the Conqueror's March into Wales, 1081)

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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.