A map illustrating Cresswell's arctic expedition (1854)

Title

A map illustrating Cresswell's arctic expedition (1854)

Subject

Northwest Passage

This is a coloured map with an explanation of the included chart. It shows the route taken during the voyage of the HMS Investigator during the discovery of the North-West Passage.

Description

From : A series of eight sketches in colour (together with a chart of the route), by Lieut. S. Gurney Cresswell, of the voyage of H.M.S. Investigator (Captain M'Clure), during the discovery of the North-West Passage.

Creator

S. Gurney Cresswell

Source

Library & Archives Canada

Date

1854

Contributor

Campbell

Identifier

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Files

A map illustrating Cresswell's arctic expedition, along with the routes and discoveries of other British arctic explorers 1854.jpg

Collection

Reference

S. Gurney Cresswell, A map illustrating Cresswell's arctic expedition (1854), 1854

Cite As

S. Gurney Cresswell, “A map illustrating Cresswell's arctic expedition (1854),” Mapping History, accessed May 12, 2024, http://maps.omeka.bucknell.edu/items/show/410.