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HMS Alert pushed aground by ice, Radmore Harbour, 1875-187

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HMS Alert pushed aground by ice, Radmore Harbour, 1875-187

Engraving showing HMS Alert as she was pushed ashore by the pressure of the ice surrounding her at Radmore Harbour, Kennedy Channel during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. In the summer of 1875 the British Admiralty sent Captain George Nares with two ships, HMS Alert and HMS Discovery, to make an attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound. Although the attempt was unsuccessful, a new furthest North record was set, the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island were charted and much scientific data gathered

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This historical engraving captures the dramatic moment when HMS Alert was pushed aground by the relentless pressure of ice at Radmore Harbour during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876. Led by Captain George Nares, the expedition aimed to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound, with HMS Alert and HMS Discovery as their vessels. Despite ultimately falling short of their goal, the expedition achieved significant milestones. A new furthest North record was set, and extensive scientific data was gathered while charting the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island. The Admiralty's decision to send these ships on such a daring mission highlights the importance they placed on exploration and discovery during this era. In this image, we see HMS Alert being overtaken by ice in a struggle for survival against nature's forces. The historical significance of this moment is palpable, reminding us of the bravery and determination exhibited by explorers like Captain Nares and his crew in their quest for knowledge and adventure in some of Earth's most unforgiving environments. This print serves as a powerful reminder of our human capacity for exploration and discovery in even the harshest conditions.

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