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Situation of H. M. Ships Hecla and Griper from the 17th to the 23rd of Aug. 1820.

Forbes and Clark Collections Visualizing Maritime History Project

Uncolored etching depicting an Arctic scene with two vessels in passages between ice-patches and icebergs, and a large solid ice cover over the sea in the background. There is a rocky landmass in the foreground at left, with three figures visible in front of the viewer, looking out at the ships.
Printed below image, "Drawn & Engraved by W. Westall A.R.A from a Sketch made on the spot by Lieut. Hoppner." Below is printed the title and the publication information.


maritime events
1821-01-02
PERMANENT COLLECTION
Hart Nautical
Westall, W.; Hoppner; Murray, John
ink; paper
7 in x 9 1/2 in
Britain: London