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Sledging Party cooking lunch, British Arctic Expedition, 187
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Sledging Party cooking lunch, British Arctic Expedition, 187
Engraving showing a sledging party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1875-1876, preparing to have their lunch. In the foreground can be seen their sledge with various equipment attached, including a gun, a pick-axe, a spade and several boat-hooks. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, to make an attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, a new furthest North record was set, the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island were charted and much scientific data gathered
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1875 1876 Admiralty Arctic Attached Attempt Charted Coasts Cooking Data Ellesmere Foreground Gathered Greenland Hooks Including Lunch Nares Pick Pole Preparing Reach Record Scientific Sledge Sledging Sound Spade Unsuccessful Smith
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This engraving captures a moment in history during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, as a sledging party prepares to have their lunch amidst the icy wilderness. The scene is bustling with activity, with various equipment attached to their sledge including a gun, pick-axe, spade, and boat-hooks. In the background, the vast expanse of snow-covered land stretches out endlessly.
Led by Captain George Nares aboard HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, this expedition aimed to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound. While they did not achieve their ultimate goal, they did set a new furthest North record and charted the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island. The scientific data gathered during this journey was invaluable for further exploration and understanding of the Arctic region.
As we gaze upon this historical image, we are transported back in time to witness these brave explorers facing harsh conditions with determination and resilience. Their efforts paved the way for future expeditions and advancements in our knowledge of this remote part of the world. This print serves as a reminder of both the challenges and triumphs that come with pushing the boundaries of human exploration.
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