Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. R9266-757 | Licence: Copyright Expired
Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. R9266-757 | Licence: Copyright Expired

Critical Position of HMS Investigator on the North Coast of Baring Island.

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Description

Depicts the crew of HMS Investigator caught between icebergs on the North-Coast of Baring Island attempting to level the ship and get out of danger, on August 20th, 1851
Right edge is slightly frayed
This item is a print and not a watercolour.It is one of eight sketches by Cresswell, number IV
Additional Makers:
William Simpson (1823-1899) (Engraver); R. Ackermann & Co. (Publisher)
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Copyright Expired

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Library and Archives Canada, Acc. No. R9266-757

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Location

Bering Island, Kamchatka Krai, Russia

Country

Russia