Nelson Head, Banks Island, Inuvik, Canada
6 September 1850
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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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