The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin. The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin

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The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin. The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin

The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1884-1938). The collection depicts an expedition undertaken by Senior Lieutenant Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov (1877-1914) in the years 1912-14. Sedov, whose health was already failing when he set out for the pole by sled in early 1914, died before reaching his objective. The members of the expedition nonetheless carried out extensive surveying and scientific observations while wintering on Novaya Zemlya in 1912-13 and made significant contributions to knowledge of northern geography. V.K. Arseniev Primorsky Regional Unified Museum

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print of the sailing ship "Saint Martyr Foka" from 1912, taken by Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin, transports us back in time to an era of exploration and adventure. The image is part of a collection belonging to geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov, documenting an expedition led by Senior Lieutenant Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov in the early 20th century. The ship itself exudes a sense of grandeur and history, with its majestic sails billowing in the wind as it navigates through icy waters towards unknown territories. The black and white composition adds a timeless quality to the scene, emphasizing the bravery and determination of those who embarked on such perilous journeys. Despite facing numerous challenges and ultimately falling short of their goal due to Sedov's untimely death, the members of this expedition made significant contributions to our understanding of northern geography. Their legacy lives on through images like this one, which serve as reminders of humanity's enduring spirit of discovery. As we gaze upon this remarkable photograph, we are reminded that true exploration requires courage, resilience, and a willingness to push beyond our limits in pursuit of knowledge. It is a testament to the indomitable human desire to explore new frontiers and expand our horizons.

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