Challenger Expedition Collection

Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: the Challenger at Desolation Island...1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: the Challenger at Desolation Island, Magellan Strait, 1876. [Captain] Cook - probably not aware of the previous discovery of the island by

Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: the Challenger in Cumberland Bay, ...1876. Creator: John Greenaway
Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: the Challenger in Cumberland Bay, Juan Fernandez, 1876....the Island of Juan Fernandez

Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Peak of Fernando Noronha, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Peak of Fernando Noronha, 1876. The island of Fernando Noronha, in the Atlantic, three or four degrees south of the Equator

Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Tamarind Tree...1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Tamarind Tree, planted by Captain Cook at Venus Point, Tahiti, 1876....the Challenger sighted the islands of Tahiti and Eimeo

Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Christmas Harbour, Kerguelen Island, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Sketches from H.M.S. Challenger, by Mr. J. J. Wild: Christmas Harbour, Kerguelen Island, 1876. The gigantic natural arch at its entrance

Sailors of HMS "Challenger"having Tea at a Tea-House near Yokohama, Japan (engraving)
1053939 Sailors of HMS " Challenger" having Tea at a Tea-House near Yokohama, Japan (engraving) by English School

Brussels Exhibition (engraving)
1602377 Brussels Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brussels Exhibition. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 July 1876)

The "Challenger"Expedition (engraving)
1053937 The " Challenger" Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Challenger" Expedition)

The "Challenger Expedition"(engraving)
1053948 The " Challenger Expedition" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Challenger Expedition")

HMS Challenger (engraving)
1105739 HMS Challenger (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS Challenger. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

H.M.S. Challenger, commissioned for her... cruise on Deep Sea Exploration, 1872, (1901)
H.M.S. Challenger, commissioned for her four years cruise on Deep Sea Exploration, 1872, (1901). Challenger, a steam-assisted warship of the Royal Navy

William Carpenter, British naturalist C016 / 5058
William Benjamin Carpenter (1813-1885), British naturalist. Carpenter trained as a physician, but published widely in many fields

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The Challenger Expedition of 1872-1876 was a groundbreaking scientific voyage that revolutionized our understanding of the world's oceans. Led by Captain George Nares, this ambitious expedition aimed to explore and document the depths of the ocean like never before. Over the course of four years, the crew aboard HMS Challenger traveled over 68,000 nautical miles and collected thousands of samples from the seabed. They discovered new species, mapped previously uncharted territories, and made significant contributions to fields such as marine biology, geology, and oceanography. The Challenger Expedition paved the way for future research expeditions and laid the foundation for modern oceanographic studies. Its findings continue to shape our understanding of marine ecosystems and have inspired countless scientists to further explore the mysteries of the deep sea. As we reflect on this historic journey, we are reminded of the courage and dedication it took to embark on such a monumental undertaking. The legacy of the Challenger Expedition lives on in every discovery made beneath the waves, reminding us of our boundless curiosity and endless quest for knowledge about our planet's most enigmatic frontier.