Cutting a channel through the ice, Arctic, c. 1849
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Cutting a channel through the ice, Arctic, c. 1849
Engraving of an imaginary scene showing a British Arctic expedition in the Arctic, c.1849. The engraving shows a group of men cutting a channel through the ice so that their ship, seen in the background, can escape the ice pack. This image was created in order to give the readers of the Illustrated London News an idea of the conditions that the Franklin and Ross expeditions of the 1840s might encounter in the Arctic
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1849 Arctic Back Ground Channel Conditions Created Cutting Encounter Escape Expeditions Franklin Give Idea Imaginary Order Pack Readers Ross
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This engraving, titled "Cutting a Channel through the Ice," is an imaginary depiction of a British Arctic expedition in the late 1840s. The scene shows a group of intrepid explorers working diligently to cut a channel through the thick Arctic ice. Their determination is evident as they hack away at the frozen surface, their breath visible in the frigid air. In the background, their ship, with sails furled, waits anxiously for the channel to be wide enough for it to escape the encroaching ice pack. This image, created in 1849 for the Illustrated London News, was designed to give readers an idea of the challenging conditions that the Franklin and Ross expeditions might encounter during their Arctic explorations. The Franklin Expedition, led by Sir John Franklin, had disappeared in 1845, and the Ross Expedition, led by Sir James Clark Ross, was searching for the missing explorers and seeking new discoveries in the Arctic. The men in the engraving are shown bundled up against the cold, their faces focused on the task at hand. The pack ice looms ominously in the distance, a reminder of the vast, unforgiving Arctic landscape. The image is a testament to the perseverance and ingenuity of the explorers, who faced seemingly insurmountable challenges in their quest for knowledge and discovery. This historical image, which shows the cutting of a channel through the ice to free a ship, is a powerful reminder of the bravery and determination of the explorers who ventured into the Arctic during the 19th century. It is a fascinating glimpse into the past, offering a glimpse into the conditions and challenges that these explorers faced as they sought to expand our understanding of the world.
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