Georgy Sedov Collection

Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov, 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1884-1938)

Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov and Members of the Expedition with Those Seeing Them off on the... 1912
Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov and Members of the Expedition with Those Seeing Them off on the Deck of the Ship Before Going to Sea, 1912

Members of the Expedition During the First Wintering, 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
Members of the Expedition During the First Wintering, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov

Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov, Vladimir Iul'evich Vize, and Members of the Expedition... 1912
Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov, Vladimir Iul'evich Vize, and Members of the Expedition During the Time of Wintering, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album

Seeing off the Expedition on the Pier, 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
Seeing off the Expedition on the Pier, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1884-1938)

Seeing off the Expedition in Arkhangelsk, 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
Seeing off the Expedition in Arkhangelsk, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1884-1938)

The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
The Sailing Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1884-1938)

Departure on a Sled Expedition During the Time of Wintering, 1913. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
Departure on a Sled Expedition During the Time of Wintering, 1913. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov

Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov During the Time of Wintering, 1912. Creator: Nikolay Vasilyevich Pinegin
Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov During the Time of Wintering, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov

Georgii Iakovlevich Sedov and Iugan, a Sailor; return to the Ship After a Ten-Day Excursion, 1912. From a collection consisting of an album

Members of a Sled Expedition near Their Tent, 1913. Creator: Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov
Members of a Sled Expedition near Their Tent, 1913. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov (1884-1938)

In the Mess-Room of the Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1913. Creator: Unknown
In the Mess-Room of the Ship "Saint Martyr Foka", 1913. From a collection consisting of an album and individual photographs from the family archive of geologist Mikhail Alekseevich Pavlov

Georgiy Sedovs grave
Polar explorer Georgy Sedovs grave, Tikhaya Bay, Franz Josef Land

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Georgy Sedov was a Russian explorer who led the ill-fated Arctic expedition aboard the ship St. Anna in 1912. Despite facing treacherous conditions and dwindling supplies, Sedov showed remarkable courage and leadership as he attempted to navigate through the icy waters of the Arctic Ocean. Sedov's determination to reach his destination, Wrangel Island, ultimately cost him his life as he succumbed to scurvy and exhaustion during the journey. His legacy lives on as a symbol of bravery and perseverance in the face of adversity. Although his expedition ended in tragedy, Georgy Sedov's name is remembered with respect and admiration for his unwavering commitment to exploration and discovery. He remains an inspiration to all who dare to venture into unknown territories in search of knowledge and adventure. Georgy Sedov may have perished on that fateful voyage, but his spirit lives on in the hearts of those who continue to push boundaries and explore new frontiers. His story serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by pioneers like him in their quest for understanding our world's most remote regions.