"Discovery" 81° 44’ N


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Humanities
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Canada (creation)
Description
Albumen Print attributed to Thomas Mitchell. Image shows the stern of the HMS Discovery, including name plate, in the ice pack at 'Discovery' Bay. A long ruler measures the depth of the ice. Taken during the British Arctic Expedition of 1875-1876, led by Captain George Strong Nares. Page 15 of an album titled "Her Majesty's Ships the Alert & Discovery. 1875-1876. Vol. 2."
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