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Chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure, HMS Investigator, 1853 (coloured engraving)
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Chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure, HMS Investigator, 1853 (coloured engraving)
7295388 Chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure, HMS Investigator, 1853 (coloured engraving) by Inglefield, Admiral Edward Augustus (1820-94); 46x95 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: E.A. Inglefield
Showing the coast explored in search of Sir J.Franklin by Ross, Richardson, McClure, Austen, Penny, Rae, Kennedy & Bellot, Inglefield, Belcher. By E.A.Inglefield, Commander HMS Phoenix. Also showing tracks of Investigator 1850-1853 and her sledge parties. Also track of other explorers and Inglefield in HMS Phoenix.
This chart was published seven days after Inglefield returned from the Arctic with news of the discovery of the North-West Passage.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38516414
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
Arctic Arctic Circle Coast Line North Pole Passage Canadians Seawater
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This stunning colored engraving depicts a historic chart showing the North West Passage discovered by Captain R. Le M. McClure aboard the HMS 'Investigator' in 1853. Created by Admiral Edward Augustus Inglefield, this intricate map showcases the coast explored in search of Sir J. Franklin by various renowned explorers such as Ross, Richardson, Austen, Penny, Rae, Kennedy & Bellot.
The detailed chart also includes tracks of Investigator's journey from 1850-1853 and her sledge parties, as well as the paths taken by other explorers and Inglefield himself aboard HMS Phoenix. Published just seven days after Inglefield returned from the Arctic with news of the discovery of the North-West Passage, this piece is a testament to the bravery and determination of those who ventured into uncharted territories in pursuit of knowledge.
With its vibrant colors and intricate details, this engraving serves as both a historical document and a work of art. It captures a pivotal moment in exploration history when new lands were discovered and mysteries unraveled in one of Earth's most remote regions. A true masterpiece that celebrates human curiosity and perseverance against all odds.
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