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Departure of the travelling parties from Resolute and Intrepid, 4 April 1853, 19th century (print)
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Departure of the travelling parties from Resolute and Intrepid, 4 April 1853, 19th century (print)
7295466 Departure of the travelling parties from Resolute and Intrepid, 4 April 1853, 19th century (print); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Page 210 illustration from George F M'Dougall The Eventful Voyage of HM Discovery Resolute to the Arctic Regions'); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38372082
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This 19th-century print captures the Departure of the travelling parties from 'Resolute' and 'Intrepid' on 4 April 1853, as they set out on their Arctic expedition. The scene is filled with a sense of anticipation and adventure, as explorers prepare to brave the icy landscape in search of new discoveries.
The image showcases the rugged beauty of the Arctic environment, with towering ice floes and vast expanses of snow stretching out before the departing ships. Luggage and supplies are carefully loaded onto sledges, ready to be pulled across the frozen terrain by determined explorers.
As we gaze upon this historical moment frozen in time, we can't help but marvel at the courage and resilience of those who embarked on such perilous journeys into unknown territory. The harsh conditions and extreme isolation faced by these early adventurers serve as a reminder of both the challenges and triumphs that come with exploration.
Through this evocative print, we are transported back to a time when discovery was synonymous with danger, when every step into uncharted lands held the promise of both excitement and uncertainty. It is a testament to human curiosity and ingenuity, reminding us that there will always be new frontiers waiting to be explored.
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