Men of Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition hunting walrus
Crew of the Jackson-Harmsworth Polar Expedition, in their boats shooting walrus, near Franz Josef Land, 1896. The Jackson-Harmsworth Expedition went to Franz Josef Land with the intention of making an attempt to reach the North Pole. However, while preparing for their attempt, Fridtjhof Nansen and his companions of the Fram expedition found them. Nansen warned Jackson off making an attempt for the North Pole and Jackson was happy to look after Nansen's tired group and convey them back to safety
Picture No
10217780
Media ID
46003253
Size
5727px x 3996px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Drawn by H. M Paget in The Graphic', 19 September 1896
Date
1896
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