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Queen Victoria visiting HMS Resolute, Cowes, 1856

Queen Victoria visiting HMS Resolute, Cowes, 1856


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Queen Victoria visiting HMS Resolute, Cowes, 1856

Engraving showing Queen Victoria of Great Britain boarding the Arctic exploration ship HMS Resolute in Cowes Harbour, 15th December 1856. In 1852 HMS Resolute had set out with three other Royal Navy ships to search for the missing explorer, Sir John Franklin, who had disappeared in the Northwest Passage in 1845. In her exploration of the Canadian coast Resolute became ice-bound and was abandoned by her crew. When the ice melted the ship travelled south without crew, until salvaged by American whalers. The US navy acquired the Resolute and restored her, then sailed her back to England to be presented to the British Government as a token of friendship between the USA and Great Britain

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1845 1852 1856 Abandoned Acquired Arctic Boarding Bound Cowes Crew Disappeared Exploration Explorer Franklin Friendship Melted Missing North West Passage Presented Restored Sailed Salvaged Search Token Travelled Visiting Whalers 15th December


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This historical engraving captures a significant moment in maritime history as Queen Victoria of Great Britain visits the HMS Resolute in Cowes Harbour on December 15, 1856. The scene depicts the Queen boarding the Arctic exploration ship, which had an intriguing past. Originally part of a mission to search for the missing explorer Sir John Franklin in 1852, HMS Resolute became trapped in ice and was abandoned by its crew. Miraculously, the ship drifted south without any human intervention until it was salvaged by American whalers. The United States Navy acquired and restored the Resolute before sailing it back to England as a gesture of friendship between America and Great Britain. This symbolic act marked an important chapter in international relations during that time period. The image not only showcases Queen Victoria's interest in exploration and discovery but also highlights the importance of camaraderie between nations even amidst challenging circumstances. The historical significance of this moment is evident through the detailed engraving, capturing a snapshot of a unique event that bridged two countries together through mutual respect and admiration for their shared history at sea.

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