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The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1
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The Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition, 1
Engraving showing Western sledging party setting out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island, April 1876. Led by Lieutenant Aldrich this party explored 220 miles of the northern shore of Ellesmere Island. 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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1875 1876 Admiralty Aldrich Arctic Attempt Charted Coasts Data Ellesmere Explore Explored Gathered Greenland Lieutenant Miles Nares Pole Reach Record Scientific Setting Shore Sledge Sledging Sound Unsuccessful Smith
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This historical engraving captures the spirit of exploration and adventure as the Western Sledge Party of the British Arctic Expedition sets out from HMS Alert to explore the coast of Ellesmere Island in April 1876. Led by Lieutenant Aldrich, this intrepid party covered an impressive 220 miles of the northern shore, charting new territories and gathering valuable scientific data along the way.
The British Admiralty had tasked Captain George Nares with reaching the North Pole via Smith Sound in the summer of 1875. Although their attempt was ultimately unsuccessful, they did manage to set a new furthest North record and significantly advance our knowledge of Greenland and Ellesmere Island's coasts.
This print serves as a reminder of the importance of exploration and discovery in expanding our understanding of the world around us. It showcases not only the bravery and determination of these early explorers but also highlights their contributions to scientific research and mapping efforts.
As we look back on this pivotal moment in history, we are reminded of how far we have come in our quest for knowledge about Earth's most remote regions. The legacy of these courageous individuals lives on through their groundbreaking achievements immortalized in prints like this one from Mary Evans Prints Online.
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