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A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo)
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A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo)
7295741 A view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command, 1852 (b/w photo) by Domville, William Thomas (1822-79); 19.6x23.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An unwaxed calotype negative taken by Dr. William Domville. This is a very similar photograph to P35CAL. The negative shows a view from the shore looking across a bay towards the four ships of the Franklin search expedition led by Captain Edward Belcher. The land around the ships has a light covering of snow in the gullies, leaving the main rocks exposed. A couple of small ice floes are close to the ships.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38372112
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This print captures a historic moment in maritime exploration - a view across a bay towards the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command in 1852. The image, taken by Dr. William Domville, shows four ships of the expedition led by Captain Edward Belcher, surrounded by icy waters and snow-covered rocks. The stark beauty of the Arctic landscape is on full display, with small ice floes floating near the vessels.
The scene is devoid of any human presence, emphasizing the isolation and harsh conditions faced by these brave explorers as they searched for Sir John Franklin's lost expedition. The calm sea and rugged coastline create a sense of both tranquility and danger, highlighting the unpredictable nature of polar exploration.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are reminded of the courage and determination required to venture into unknown territories in pursuit of knowledge. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by those who dared to push the boundaries of exploration in their quest for discovery.
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