Hms Challenger Collection (page 4)

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

In the Bush, Bermuda 1873

Native Houses, Wokan, Arru Islands, Indonesia
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

Buildings on mountainside, c. 1870
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Buildings seen across a lake
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Natives, Tongataboo, Friendly Islands
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, Tenerife to Sombrero
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Woods at Tongataboo, Friendly Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Officers Residence at Bermuda Dockyards 1873
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876), funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

Bahia roadside view, 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

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

Natives grouped in front of a hut, Manila, Luzon, Philippine
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Toby, Native of Api, New Hebrides, South Pacific
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Bridge over stream bed
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
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

Bay in Cape Town, South Africa
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Wooded Scenery at Tongataboo, Friendly Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Bahia Fever Hospital, 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

Elizabeth Bay, view across beach from Darling Point. Sydney
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Natives, Levuka, Fiki

Storm damaged houses beside coast
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

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

Coal mine at Sandy Point, Strait of Magellan
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Black Rock, Ascension Island, c. 1870
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

View from the ship, Admiralty Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Panoramic: Lions Head, Cape Town, South Africa
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

View of Madeira, Portugal, c. 1870
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Waterfall, Levuka, Fiji Islands

Woodland scene in Halifax 1873

William Carmichael McIntosh
Portrait of William Carmichael McIntosh, scientist focusing on Anuelida, Cephalodiscue and Phoronis whilst on board HMS Challenger during the expedition of 1872 - 1876

Goods being sun-dried, China
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Two women in bed, Japan
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Hut at village, Admiralty Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Buildings and figures on mountainside
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Chart of Roadstead, Porto Grande, St. Vincent, Madeira, Port
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Captain Thomson with natives, Admiralty Islands
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Tomb of Dr. Rudolf von Willemoes-Suhm (1847-1875)
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

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

The Diadem, Tahiti, Society Islands, c. 1870

Native canoe off the coast of Fiji
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

Panoramic: Levuka, Ovalau Island, Fiji
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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

The European Concession at Shameen Island in the distance
A photograph taken during the voyage of H.M.S. Challenger (1872-1876) funded by the British Government for scientific purposes

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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.