Bering Collection (page 2)

Crested Auklet (Aethia cristatella) adult, breeding plumage, close-up of head, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. April

Laysan Albatross (Phoebastria immutabilis) adult, in flight over sea, Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge, Buldir Island, Western Aleutian Islands, Alaska, U.S.A. June

Chukotka peninsula, Russia
Snow-covered mountains in the Chokotka Peninsula, the easternmost point of Russia. Chukotka (also known as the Chokchi Peninsula) is on the western coast of the Bering Strait

VITUS JONASSEN BERING (1681-1741). Danish navigator. The shipwreck of Berings ship and his crew off the Kamchatka peninsula in 1741. Line engraving, 19th century

Inuit Chief and his wife - Alaska (Island of Detroit, Bering) Date: circa 1910s

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Vitus Berings Russian expedition ships wrecked upon the Aleutian Isles. 1741. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Chart of Vitus Berings voyage from Kamchatka, Russia, to North America, 1700s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Alaska Eskimos
Inhabitants of Norton Sound, an inlet of the Bering Sea, Alaska, with their habitations and a boat (kayak)

Siberia / Chukchis
Three Chukchi (here written Tschuktschi) hunters, from the Chukchi peninsula (north of the Bering Strait) and their habitations. And their dogs

Mcclure / Franklin Search
Sport with sea birds among the ice cliffs. McClures expedition to search for Franklin led to their being the first party to travel from Bering Strait to Baffin Bay

Stellers Sea-Cow
Documented by Steller in the Bering Sea in 1751, the sea cow (rhytina stelleri) was a massive animal (up to 8m in length) that was extinct by about 1768

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"Vitus Jonassen Bering: A Danish Navigator's Tragic Tale Unveiled" In the vast expanse of the Bering Sea, a haunting story unfolds as we delve into the life and legacy of Vitus Jonassen Bering. Born in 1681, this intrepid Danish navigator embarked on a perilous journey that would forever etch his name in history. It was in 1741 when tragedy struck, as Bering's ship succumbed to the treacherous waters off the Kamchatka peninsula. The line engraving from the 19th century captures this fateful event, reminding us of the bravery and sacrifice exhibited by Bering and his crew. Fast forward to July 31st, 2012 - ripples pattern across the serene surface of the Bering Sea. This captivating sight serves as a poignant reminder of nature's resilience amidst adversity. As we gaze upon these gentle undulations, it is impossible not to ponder how they contrast with the tempestuous waves that once claimed Bering's vessel. Venturing further into Russian Far East waters on July 29th, our eyes are greeted by floating ice in Chukchi Sea. These icy formations stand as silent witnesses to both beauty and danger intertwined within this unforgiving region. They serve as reminders of how Mother Nature can be simultaneously breathtaking and formidable. On Kolyuchin Island lies another chapter in our exploration - cormorants and seagulls perched atop rock piles. Once an important Russian Polar Research Station, this island now stands desolate yet majestic against its backdrop –the mighty Bering Sea. These avian inhabitants symbolize resilience amidst isolation; their presence echoes through time like whispers carried by ocean winds. The enigmatic codes DDE-90035000 through DDE-90034994 offer glimpses into scientific endeavors conducted within these remote territories – perhaps clues left behind for future generations to decipher.