Exploration Collection (page 9)

Authority from Henry VII
Authority for Henry VII to grant letters patent to John Cabot for a voyage to discover new lands 5 March 1496 Date: 5th March 1496

Monument to Arctic exploration - Archangel
Russia, Arkhangelsk (Archangel) - Monument to Arctic exploration and explorers. 2010

Soviet Arctic explorer Papanin, 1937
Soviet Arctic explorer Ivan Papanin (1894-1986) in 1937 while commanding the first Soviet drifting station " North Pole-1". Expedition members and equipment are in the background

Artwork of Bussard RamScoop starship

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

Maori man, profile, 18th century
Maori man. Engraved plate showing a profile of a Maori man. Clearly seen are the facial tattoos, hair comb and other jewellery worn

Egyptian obelisks, 18th century artwork. Egyptian hieroglyphics can be seen carved on the sides. This artwork is from the Italian edition of De l origine des lois, des arts et des sciences

M├®li├¿ss FILM, 1902. Scene from the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, directed by Georges M├®li├¿s
M├®li├¿s FILM, 1902. Scene from the 1902 film A Trip to the Moon, directed by Georges M├®li├¿s

APOLLO 12: ASTRONAUT carrying an experimental package

Mr Bernacchi at work
Mr Bernacchi, a member of the British 1901-4 polar expedition, at work with an electrometer

Herbert Ponting (1870 - 1935), photographer best known for capturing the ill-fated Scott expedition to the South Pole, 1910 - 1913, pictured in his Antarctic kit in January 1912

Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Antarctic explorer. In the year this photograph was taken he and three companions established a record for reaching the farthest southern point

The steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic, 1908
Photograph of the steam-ship Roosevelt departing for the Arctic at the beginning of Robert E. Pearys 1908-1909 North Pole Expedition

Amundsen & Team / Hobart
Amundsen and his team at Hobart (from l to r: Helmer Hansen, Bjaaland, Amundsen, Wisting, Hassel)

Wellman Arctic Airship
Newspaperman Walter Wellmans airship in an Arctic expedition

Replica of Captain Cooks Endeavour, National Maritime Museum, Darling Harbour, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, Pacific

Andreas Canyon, Palm Springs, California, United States of America, North America

A radio telescope in New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Underwater diver and corals, Cozumel Island, Mexico

Cameron / Ship / Engraving
Cameron Verney Lovett; he crossed Africa from east to west, over Lake Tanganika (now Victoria) and the Lukuga River

Scott / Lunar Corona / 1911
Scotts last expedition - he was beaten to the South Pole by Roald Amundsen. Scott did not make it back. Lunar corona over their camp

Sir James Clark Ross
SIR JAMES CLARK ROSS Scottish explorer. Made a number of arctic expeditions, determining the position of magnetic north in 1831

Speke & Grant. Lecture
The explorers deliver a lecture at the Royal Geographical Society

Liv. & Stanley Meet
Dr Livingstone is found by H M Stanley at Ujiji - Dr Livingstone, I presume ?

Birdie Reads Thermometer
Birdie Bowers reads the thermometer on the ramp

Stanelys Relief Party
H.M.STANLEY & EMIN PASHA with Stanleys staff, including Dr Parke, Vizitelli, Pere Girard & Cassati

Dampier in Australia
WILLIAM DAMPIER and one of his crew are attacked by natives, and he is compelled to shoot one of them

Futuristic underwater exploration, with two men in diving gear observing an array of strange creatures

Diaz Sails to the Cape
Bartholomew Diaz, Portuguese navigator, sails to the Cape

Exploration / Batuta
IBN BATUTA Arab Traveller Attacked by pirates

The Blue Marble - Earth from space, December 7, 1972. Creator: NASA
The Blue Marble - Earth from space, December 7, 1972. This famous photograph, known as The Blue Marble, was captured by the Apollo 17 astronauts on the same day that they left Earth on a Saturn V

1855, Colton Map of Minnesota, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1855, Colton Map of Minnesota

1852, Levasseur Map of Asia, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1852, Levasseur Map of Asia

1863, Cassells Dispatch Atlas Map of Taiwan, Formosa and the Hainan Coast of China

1835, S. D. U. K. City Map or Plan of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, topography, cartography
1835, S.D.U.K. City Map or Plan of Amsterdam, The Netherlands

1818, Pinkerton Map of Persia, Iran, Afghanistan, John Pinkerton, 1758 - 1826, Scottish antiquarian, cartographer, UK

Model of early 19th century depiction of the solar system

1855, Colton Map of Scotland, topography, cartography, geography, land, illustration
1855, Colton Map of Scotland

1801, Cary Map of China and Korea, John Cary, 1754 - 1835, English cartographer, topography
1801, Cary Map of China and Korea, John Cary, 1754 - 1835, English cartographer

1772, Bonne Map of Scotland, Rigobert Bonne 1727 - 1794, one of the most important cartographers of the late 18th century

1864, Garnier Map of Pairs, France w-Monuments, topography, cartography, geography
1864, Garnier Map of Pairs, France w-Monuments

1852, Levasseur Map of the Department De Maine et Loire, France, topography, cartography
1852, Levasseur Map of the Department De Maine et Loire, France

1801, Cary Map of Scotland, 4 Sheets, John Cary, 1754 - 1835, English cartographer

A caver in Kingsdale master cave, Yorkshire Dales, UK
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Map of Magellans round the world voyage, 1519-1521. A Portuguese-born navigator sponsored by Spain, Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521)

Tourist camel caravan going through Sahara Desert, Erg Chebbi, Merzouga, Morocco

Man with tripod photographing lake Entova at dawn standing on the snowy shores, Valmalenco, Valtellina, Lombardy, Italy

A hiker standing on top of a rock looking at the view of the Aletsch glacier, Bernese Alps, Valais canton, Switzerland (MR)

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"Unveiling the Unknown: A Journey through Time and Terrain" Embarking on a voyage of discovery, the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror set sail in 1845, their mission shrouded in mystery. As they ventured into uncharted waters, these vessels became symbols of exploration's relentless pursuit. Across distant lands, explorers like Sir Edmund Hillary left indelible marks on history. Scaling the majestic Mount Everest alongside Tenzing Norgay in 1953, they reached new heights both literally and metaphorically. Their triumph echoed throughout time as a testament to human resilience. Yet not all expeditions ended with glory. The ill-fated journey of Erebus and Terror marked Franklin's last endeavor, forever etched in maritime lore. These ships vanished into icy depths, leaving behind tales of bravery amidst treacherous conditions. In a single snapshot captured from space, the Earthrise photograph revealed our planet's fragility against the vastness of space—a reminder that exploration extends beyond earthly boundaries. Heroes emerged from adversity; Shackleton, Wild, and Adams defied nature's wrath during their Antarctic expedition—an epic tale of survival against all odds. The HMS Beagle Ship laid up after Darwin's transformative voyage—its significance imprinted upon scientific progress forevermore. This vessel carried ideas that challenged conventions and reshaped our understanding of life itself. Maps unfolded before us like portals to unknown territories—the British Empire world map depicted an era when exploration expanded horizons far beyond imagination. From ancient Viking ships sailing turbulent seas to Captain Francis Crozier leading his crew aboard HMS Terror—exploration coursed through veins filled with courage and determination. Even within city limits lay untrodden paths waiting to be discovered—the James Craig Map showcased Edinburgh's New Town emerging from topographical dreams into reality—an urban landscape born out of innovation and vision.