Hms Challenger Collection

Jelly fish, artwork
Jelly fish (Leonura terminalis). Historical artwork of a deep sea jelly fish observed by Ernst Haeckel during an expedition on HMS Challenger (1873-1876)

Thomas Henry Huxley
Portrait of Thomas Henry Huxley 1895, scientist focusing on Spirula, whilst on board HMS Challenger during the expeditionof 1872 - 1876.of 1872 - 1876

Engraving of a human skull
Collected from the Admiralty Islands in the south-western Pacific, on The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for the purpose of scientific discovery

Old Sugar Mill, St. Thomas, West Indies 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Buffalo cart with wheels, Manila, Luzon, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Alexander Agassiz
Portrait of Alexander Agassiz, 1889, scientist focusing on Echinoidea whilst on board HMS Challenger during the expedition of 1872 - 1876

Theodore Lyman
Portrait of Theodore Lyman, 1880, scientist focusing on Ophiuroidea whilst on board HMS Challenger during the expedition of 1872 - 1876

Bulimina
Plate 53 from Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger 1873-1876. Zoology Vol. 9. Foraminifera Plates, 1884 by C. Wyville Thomson

Lieutenant Fanshawe and Family, (1873)

View of Sydney Harbour, Sydney, Australia
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Panoramic: Bahia, Brazil, South America 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Glacial rock, Halifax 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Bahia, Brazil, South America 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Chart of oceanic section, Madeira, Portugal to St. Vincent
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Fayal, Azores 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Bahia, South America 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Philip Lutley Sclater
Portrait of Philip Lutley Sclater, scientist focusing on birds of the Admiralty Islands whilst on board HMS Challenger during the expedition of 1872 - 1876

Plate 117 from the report of the Voyage of H. M. S. Challenger
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

Sir George Strong Nares, 1894
Captian of HMS Challenger from 1872 to 1874 during the Challenger Expedition

Beach on the Island of Tonga
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

The King of Portugal visiting HMS "Challenger"at Lisbon (engraving)
1052730 The King of Portugal visiting HMS " Challenger" at Lisbon (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

Voyage of HMS Challenger, Village in Humboldt Bay, New Guinea (engraving)
1611844 Voyage of HMS Challenger, Village in Humboldt Bay, New Guinea (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Voyage of HMS Challenger, Village in Humboldt Bay)

The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure)
6030864 The progress of science in the Victorian era (photogravure) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The progress of science in the Victorian era)

The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage (engraving)
1105718 The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ocean Depth Exploring Voyage)

The Voyage of HMS Challenger (engraving)
1611843 The Voyage of HMS Challenger (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyage of HMS Challenger)

The Voyage of HMS Challenger, St Pauls Rocks, from the East (engraving)
1621022 The Voyage of HMS Challenger, St Pauls Rocks, from the East (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Voyage of HMS Challenger, St Pauls Rocks)

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

A Kroomen, an African Sailor
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Warrior, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Mr. Wild at Kerguelen Island
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Native houses, Cebu, Visayas, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

William Kitchen Parker
Portrait of William Kitchen Parker, scientist focusing on the development of the green turtle whilst on board HMS Challenger during the expedition of 1872 - 1876

Queen Pornare, Tahiti, Society Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Kerguelen Islands visited by a British ship, 1870s
HMS Challenger off the southern tip of the Kerguelen Islands, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Silk cotton tree at St. Thomas, West Indies
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Silk Cotton tree, St. Thomas, West Indies 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

H. M. S. Challenger, St. Thomas, West Indies 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Banyan tree, St. Thomas, West Indies 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Fuegian man, Native of Tierra del Fuego
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Moro Indian Woman, Cebu, Visayas, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Fuegian women, Natives of Tierra del Fuego
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Frank Tourle Thomson
Captain of HMS Challenger from 1874 to 1876 during the Challenger Expedition

Moro Indian, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Moro Indian Chief, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Market square, Iloilo, Panay, Philippines
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Albino native woman, St. Vincent, Cape Verde Islands
The Voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) was funded by the British Government for scientific purposes and seems to have been the first expedition to carry an official photographer as well as an

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"HMS Challenger: Exploring the Depths of the Unknown" Embarking on a groundbreaking scientific voyage, HMS Challenger set sail in 1872 with a mission to unravel the mysteries of the ocean. Led by renowned naturalist Thomas Henry Huxley, this expedition would forever change our understanding of marine life and its intricate ecosystems. As they delved into uncharted waters, the crew encountered mesmerizing creatures like jellyfish that illuminated the depths with their ethereal glow. These delicate beings inspired artists aboard to capture their otherworldly beauty through stunning artwork. Accompanied by esteemed scientists Theodore Lyman and Alexander Agassiz, HMS Challenger ventured far and wide. From exploring an old sugar mill in St. Thomas, West Indies in 1873 to witnessing a buffalo cart rolling through Manila, Luzon in the Philippines, every stop revealed unique cultural landscapes intertwined with nature's wonders. The ship's discoveries extended beyond earthly realms as well. An engraving of a human skull served as a constant reminder of our own mortality amidst these vast expanses of life teeming beneath the waves. Uncovering new species became routine for this intrepid crew; one such finding was Bulimina - tiny organisms that held secrets about Earth's history within their microscopic shells. Lieutenant Fanshawe and his family joined this extraordinary journey in 1873, adding warmth and humanity amidst scientific pursuits. Their presence reminded everyone onboard that exploration is not just about discovery but also about forging connections between people from different walks of life. From Sydney Harbour's breathtaking view in Australia to capturing panoramic vistas across Bahia in Brazil, South America - each destination offered glimpses into diverse cultures while reinforcing how interconnected our world truly is. In Ki Dulan, Moluccas Indonesia stood a majestic Mahometan Mosque - an architectural marvel representing religious diversity found throughout these remote corners of our planet. HMS Challenger pushed boundaries both geographically and intellectually during its historic voyage.