The Yacht Eira in the Arctic 1881
The yacht Eira, used by Benjamin Leigh Smith, to explore the Arctic region around Franz Joseph Land and the ocean North of Russia, 1881-1882. The Eira was caught in the ice and sank off Cape Flora in August 1881. The crew then endured an epic journey to safety, dragging the ship's boats over ice and sailing through a strong gale to try to reach Nova Zembla. They were rescued by Sir Allen Young in the ship Hope at Matotchkin Strait, August 1882
Picture No
10217758
Media ID
46003044
Size
6029px x 4017px
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Credit
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Source
Illustrated London News, 7 January 1882, page 9
Date
1882
