Departure of the boats

Illustration of boats departing from Hecla Cove, Svalbard on 1 June 1827. A sailing ship and three smaller boats are making their way through the ice. Groups of figures to the left of the illustration are waving goodbye. From the publication: Narrative of an attempt to reach the North Pole by Sir Wi...

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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11343/72572
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Summary:Illustration of boats departing from Hecla Cove, Svalbard on 1 June 1827. A sailing ship and three smaller boats are making their way through the ice. Groups of figures to the left of the illustration are waving goodbye. From the publication: Narrative of an attempt to reach the North Pole by Sir William Edward Parry 1828. Inscription: 2104 Previous Control Number: LS/1132 Previous Control Number: Drawer 53 117528 Item: [1980.0030.00051] "Departure of the boats"