James Clark Ross Collection

The Rosses, John and James Clark on their journey to the North Magnetic Pole, 1835
1578509 The Rosses, John and James Clark on their journey to the North Magnetic Pole, 1835; (add.info.: The Rosses (John and James Clark) on their journey to the North Magnetic Pole

Victoria Land and Mount Erebus and the extinct Mount Terror
5309977 Victoria Land and Mount Erebus and the extinct Mount Terror; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Victoria Land and Mount Erebus and the extinct Mount Terror)

Koniaroklik and Neweetioke, 1835 (colour litho)
468761 Koniaroklik and Neweetioke, 1835 (colour litho) by Ross, John (1777-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from Narrative of a second voyage in search of a north-west)

Ikmalick and Apelagliu drawing in the officers quarters, 1835 (colour litho)
468756 Ikmalick and Apelagliu drawing in the officers quarters, 1835 (colour litho) by Ross, John (1777-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Kawalua, Tiagashu and Adlurak, 1835 (colour litho)
468760 Kawalua, Tiagashu and Adlurak, 1835 (colour litho) by Ross, John (1777-1856) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

"Victoria Land, "in the South-Polar Regions, discovered by Captain Sir J C Ross (engraving)
1101284 " Victoria Land, " in the South-Polar Regions, discovered by Captain Sir J C Ross (engraving) by English School

Mount Erebus and Beaufort Island from Rosss Antarctic Voyage (engraving)
939905 Mount Erebus and Beaufort Island from Rosss Antarctic Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between 1839 and 1843)

"Victoria Land", in the South-Polar regions, discovered by Capt. Sir J. C
" Victoria Land", in the South-Polar regions, discovered by Capt. Sir J. C. Ross, 1844. In the beginning of the year 1839

Sir James Clark Ross, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Sir James Clark Ross, (1946). Undated portrait of British naval officer and polar explorer James Clark Ross (1800-1862). He was a member of expeditions to the Arctic with his uncle

French Antarctic Expedition under Captain JSC Dumont d Urville, August 1833, 1937
A French Antarctic Expedition under the command of Captain J. S. C. Dumont d Urville sailed in August 1833 to the waters that Ross was to explore in the next five years, 1937

Rosss Antarctic Voyage in the Erebus and the Teror, November 12, 1840, 1937
Rosss Antarctic Voyage in the Erebus and the Teror started from Hobart, Tasmania, on November 12, 1840, 1937. From Shipping Wonders of the World, Vol. II, edited by Clarence Winchester

Landed on a small island inhabited by myriads of penguins, c1918. Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), British naval officer and explorer. From Story-Lives of Great Scientists, by F. J. Rowbotham

Sir James Clark Ross, 19th century British naval officer and explorer, (20th century). Ross (1800-1862) was a notable polar explorer

Glaciology research
Glaciological research. Group of scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) working on the sea ice next to the Royal Research Ship James Clark Ross

Sir James Clark Ross, British explorer
Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), British naval officer and polar explorer who was knighted in 1843. Here, he is in naval uniform and holding a telescope

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Sir James Clark Ross was a 19th-century British naval officer and explorer who made significant contributions to the exploration of the South Pole. His expeditions, depicted in various lithographs and engravings, showcased his remarkable discoveries and encounters with native people. In the vibrant lithograph titled "Koniaroklik and Neweetioke, " we catch a glimpse of Ross's interactions with indigenous individuals during his voyage. The image portrays Kemig, a young native woman, capturing the essence of cultural exchange that occurred during these explorations. Another captivating litho called "Ikmalick and Apelagliu drawing in the officers quarters" reveals Ross's dedication to documenting new lands through sketches. This artistic endeavor allowed him to preserve precious moments from his expeditions for future generations. The lithograph titled "Kawalua, Tiagashu, and Adlurak" showcases three natives against an awe-inspiring backdrop. It serves as a testament to Ross's ability to forge connections with local communities while exploring uncharted territories. One engraving depicts "Victoria Land, " discovered by Captain Sir J. C. Ross himself. This breathtaking landscape captures the untouched beauty of this remote region in the South-Polar Regions—an achievement that solidified Ross's place in history as an intrepid explorer. Mount Erebus and Beaufort Island are immortalized in another engraving from Rosss Antarctic Voyage—a reminder of his groundbreaking scientific observations during these treacherous journeys into unexplored territory. A photograph simply labeled "Sir James Clark Ross" reminds us that behind every great expedition lies an extraordinary individual whose courage shaped our understanding of the world around us—although its creator remains unknown, it stands as a tribute to this remarkable man. The French Antarctic Expedition under Captain JSC Dumont d'Urville is captured in yet another historical image—a testament to international collaboration during times when exploration knew no boundaries or borders.