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In 1851 the attempt to cross Parry ' s Sound was renewed , but without success .
A more northern route was tried , but he was compelled to take shelter in the Bay
of Mercy , on the north side of Baring ' s Island . The ship was ice - bound during ...
In 1851 the attempt to cross Parry ' s Sound was renewed , but without success .
A more northern route was tried , but he was compelled to take shelter in the Bay
of Mercy , on the north side of Baring ' s Island . The ship was ice - bound during ...
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In 1710 Permäkow heard of the Liakhow Island off the Svätoi - Nos , and
subsequently made an unsuccessful attempt to explore it . In 1770 Liakhow
discovered the group of islands bearing his name , but their correct positions
were first ...
In 1710 Permäkow heard of the Liakhow Island off the Svätoi - Nos , and
subsequently made an unsuccessful attempt to explore it . In 1770 Liakhow
discovered the group of islands bearing his name , but their correct positions
were first ...
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They followed the south coast of North East Land , passed through the Hinlopen
Strait , and doubled the north end of New Friesland and West Spitzbergen , in 80°
N . In 1607 Henry Hudson attempted to sail straight across the Polar Sea .
They followed the south coast of North East Land , passed through the Hinlopen
Strait , and doubled the north end of New Friesland and West Spitzbergen , in 80°
N . In 1607 Henry Hudson attempted to sail straight across the Polar Sea .
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In 1766 Tchitschakoff went to Spitzbergen , and attempted to reach the Pole , but
was stopped by ice at 80° 28 ' N . Captains Phipps and Lutwidge , with Horatio
Nelson among their crew , renewed the attempt in 1773 . Ice only was visible
from ...
In 1766 Tchitschakoff went to Spitzbergen , and attempted to reach the Pole , but
was stopped by ice at 80° 28 ' N . Captains Phipps and Lutwidge , with Horatio
Nelson among their crew , renewed the attempt in 1773 . Ice only was visible
from ...
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... then attempted in boats which were specially adapted to act also as sledges .
The northern boundary of floating ice was reached in 81° 12 ' 51 " N . , on June
23 . The travelling was exceedingly difficult , as the ice was very loose and rotten
.
... then attempted in boats which were specially adapted to act also as sledges .
The northern boundary of floating ice was reached in 81° 12 ' 51 " N . , on June
23 . The travelling was exceedingly difficult , as the ice was very loose and rotten
.
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animals appearance Arctic attempt bear boat called Captain carried cause CHAPTER clear close coast coming continued course crew Crown danger deer difficulty direction distance drift east effect escape evidently explored fact fall feet floating force formed four gained give Greenland hands head hope interest Island journey kind land latitude leave less look masses means miles mountain nature northern noticed object observed once ourselves party passed Polar Pole present probably proved pursuit reached regions remains rest rise rocks round sailed sailors schooner seal season seems seen ship shore short shot side sight soon Sound Spitzbergen sport Strait success surface temperature travelling turned vessel voyage warm weather whale whole wind winter
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Información bibliográfica
| Título | The Gateway to the Polynia: A Voyage to Spitzbergen |
| Autor | John Campion Wells |
| Editor | H.S. King, 1873 |
| Procedencia del original | Universidad de Oxford |
| Digitalizado | 26 Jun. 2006 |
| Largo | 355 páginas |
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