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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)
7295742 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); 17.7x21.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: An unwaxed calotype salted paper positive of P36CAL taken by Dr. William Domville. It 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. The one in the foreground is blurred, which indicates a relatively long exposure time for the photograph.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Media ID 38513600
© © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London / Bridgeman Images
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This print captures a historic moment in maritime exploration, showcasing the Franklin search ships under Captain Belcher's command in 1852. The image, taken by Dr. William Domville, offers a glimpse across a bay towards the four ships of the expedition, set against a backdrop of snow-covered gullies and exposed rocks. The presence of small ice floes near the vessels adds to the sense of adventure and discovery that characterized this era of Arctic exploration.
The composition is striking in its simplicity, with no human figures present to distract from the natural beauty of the scene. The blurred ice floe in the foreground hints at the long exposure time required for early photography techniques, adding a sense of movement to an otherwise still landscape.
As we gaze upon this snapshot from history, we are transported back to a time when brave sailors ventured into uncharted waters in search of knowledge and glory. This print serves as a reminder of their courage and determination, immortalizing their legacy for generations to come.
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