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LL/93205
Thomas Mitchell
1876, 21 February
"Discovery" winter quarters 81° 44' N: skating rink, Theatre Royal &c., 21 Feb 1876, Temp -46, Sun not returned above horizon

Albumen print
15.6 x 19.8 cm (image)
 
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2580179
 
Photograph of starboard side of HMS Discovery with huts on ice adjacent and path and arch running to lower left of photo. Inscription on lower right corner: 'HMS Discovery and skating rink. Photographed the 21 Feby. 1876. Temp -46. Sun rose the 28th Feby'
 
Presented to Queen Victoria by Captain George Nares (1831-1915) in 1876
 
LL/93205


 

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