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The south-eastern part of Tierra del Fuego with Staten Island, Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez Island, 1841-77 (engraving)
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The south-eastern part of Tierra del Fuego with Staten Island, Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez Island, 1841-77 (engraving)
7339365 The south-eastern part of Tierra del Fuego with Staten Island, Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez Island, 1841-77 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); 69x98 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Robert Fitzroy; Hydrographic Office
Single sheet. Engr. Scale: [ca. 1:500 000]. Contents Note: 12 views. Notice giving advice in the case of shipwreck. Inset: Beagle Channel, sketch of Ushuwia Harbour mission station [ca. 1:30 000], by Mr WJT Wallis commanding mission yawl Allen Gardner 1876. Inscribed The south-eastern part of Tierra del Fuego with Staten Island, Cape Horn and Diego Ramirez Islands. Surveyed by Captain Robert Fitzroy RN and the officers of HMS Beagle.1830-1834. Lort Stokes was Assistant Surveyor under Fitzroy during the Beagle voyage of 1831-1836.
From the Lort Stokes Collection.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38286194
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This stunning engraving captures the rugged beauty of the south-eastern part of Tierra del Fuego, a remote and wild region at the southern tip of South America. The intricate detail in this print showcases Staten Island, Cape Horn, and Diego Ramirez Island with remarkable accuracy.
Created by British School artists in the 19th century, this engraving is not just a work of art but also a valuable historical document. It was produced by Robert Fitzroy and his team from the Hydrographic Office, who meticulously surveyed these treacherous waters during their expedition on HMS Beagle from 1830 to 1834.
The inclusion of 12 views and detailed insets such as the sketch of Ushuwia Harbour mission station adds depth to this print, providing viewers with a comprehensive understanding of the landscape. The advice for shipwreck situations serves as a reminder of the dangers that sailors faced when navigating these unforgiving waters.
This print is part of the Lort Stokes Collection at the National Maritime Museum in London, showcasing both artistic skill and scientific precision. It stands as a testament to human exploration and discovery in one of Earth's most remote regions.
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