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View of Captain Clerkes tomb at St. Peter
View of Captain Clerkes tomb at St. Peter and St. Pauls (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka. From Joseph Billings and Martin Sauers An Account of an Expedition to the Northern Parts of Russia. Copperplate engraving by Dell Acqua handcoloured Lazaretti from Giovanni Battista Sonzognos Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages (Raccolta de Viaggi Piu Interessanti), Milan, 1815-1817
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Account Battista Billings Dellacqua Giovanni Kamchatka Lazaretti Martin Parts Peter Sauer Tomb
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This view depicts the tomb of Captain Clerkes, located at St. Peter and St. Paul's Church in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Kamchatka, Russia. The image is taken from "An Account of an Expedition to the Northern Parts of Russia," a travelogue published between 1815 and 1817. The engraving was produced by Dell Acqua, hand-colored by Lazaretti, and is part of Giovanni Battista Sonzogno's Collection of the Most Interesting Voyages. Captain Clerkes, whose name is not specified in the title, is believed to be a British sea captain who may have played a significant role in the exploration and development of the Kamchatka Peninsula during the early 18th century. The tomb, with its ornate design and cross atop, stands as a testament to his legacy. Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, established in 1740, was a crucial port city for the Russian Empire's expansion into the Pacific Ocean. The city's St. Peter and St. Paul's Church, with its distinctive onion-shaped domes, served as a spiritual center for the community. The copperplate engraving, hand-colored in vibrant hues, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when exploration and discovery were driving forces in human history. The image not only showcases the architectural beauty of the church and the tomb but also provides a window into the rich cultural and historical tapestry of Kamchatka and the Russian Far East.
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