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Fine art
Perilous position of H.M.S. 'Terror', Captain Back, in the Arctic Regions in the summer of 1837 (BHC3655)
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Painting
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BHC3655, HMS ''Terror'' in the Ice
© National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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Admiral William Smyth
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unknown |
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oil on canvas |
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Painting: 838 x 1219 mm. Overall frame size 997 x 1410mm |
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National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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Oil paintings
Maritime Art Greenwich
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Description:
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There is a more detailed description of this painting contained within the 'Notebook' field within the 'Mail' icon, and a biographical entry on the artist (1800-77) who should not be confused with Admiral William Henry Smyth (1788-1865), author of the 'Sailor's Word Book'.
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North-West Passage
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The search for the North-West Passage, the sea route in the Arctic Ocean which connects the North Atlantic with the North Pacific Ocean, has been sought by many of Britain’s most famous explorers, including Captain Cook, Sir John Franklin, Sir John Ross and Sir William Parry. More…
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