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Felix Harbour, 1834. Creator: William Say
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Felix Harbour, 1834. Creator: William Say
Felix Harbour, 1834. John Rosss ship, the Victory, with all flags flying, trapped in the ice in Felix Harbour on the eastern tip of Boothia Felix in Nunavuts northern Canadian Arctic, Christmas Day 1829. The brilliancy of Venus [top left] was a spectacle which was naturally contemplated as in harmony with the rest of the day. British Royal Navy Officer John Ross (1777-1856) and his nephew James Clark Ross spent four winters trapped in the Arctic ice on an expedition to find the elusive Northwest Passage. John Ross was knighted in 1834 following his return to England. [Captain J Ross, London, 1834]
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This photo print, titled "Felix Harbour, 1834" takes us back to a momentous event in Arctic exploration. Created by William Say, it depicts the scene of British Royal Navy Officer John Ross's ship, the Victory, trapped in ice on Christmas Day 1829. The flags proudly fly atop the vessel as it remains frozen in Felix Harbour on Boothia Felix's eastern tip in Nunavut's northern Canadian Arctic. Amidst this icy landscape, one cannot help but notice the brilliance of Venus shining brightly at the top left corner of the image. Its celestial beauty seems to harmonize with the significance of this day. As devout Christians aboard contemplate this spectacle and celebrate Christmas amidst their arctic confinement, they find solace and hope. John Ross and his nephew James Clark Ross endured four long winters trapped in these unforgiving polar conditions while searching for the elusive Northwest Passage. Their dedication to exploration was recognized when John Ross was knighted upon his return to England in 1834. This mezzotint engraving captures not only a historical moment but also conveys themes of perseverance and faith against nature's formidable challenges. It serves as a reminder that even amidst isolation and harsh conditions, humanity finds strength through science, religion, and camaraderie. As we gaze upon this remarkable print from Heritage Images' collection today, we are transported back to an era where intrepid explorers braved uncharted territories for knowledge and discovery – forever etching their names into history books.
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