Journal of a Voyage in Baffin's Bay and Barrow Straits in the Years 1850-1851 2 Volume Set: Performed by H.M. ShipsLady Franklin andSophia Under the Command of Mr. William Penny in Search of the Missing Crews of H.M. ShipsErebus and Terror

by Peter Cormack Sutherland

Overview

In the mid-nineteenth century, British Arctic exploration was focused on the search for the missing expedition of Sir John Franklin. Physician and geologist Peter Cormack Sutherland (1822–1900) served as surgeon on William Penny's 1850–1 search expedition, which was instructed to concentrate on Jones Sound, Wellington Channel and Barrow Strait in the Canadian Arctic. Sutherland's illustrated eyewitness account, first published in two volumes in 1852, tells of appalling weather conditions, notes the hazards of navigating icy seas, describes the wildlife and geology of the region, and offers observations on the Inuit. Sutherland also recounts the poignant discovery of Franklin's winter quarters at Beechey Island and the graves of several of his crew. Franklin's fate, however, was yet to be discovered. Volume 1 covers the journey from Aberdeen as far as Barrow Strait. Sutherland's records here the many perils of the Arctic winter. Volume 2 contains details of sledging journeys and covers the return voyage to Britain.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781108071901
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/20/2014
Series:	Cambridge Library Collection - Polar Exploration
Pages:	1188
Product dimensions:	5.71(w) x 8.58(h) x 2.80(d)

Table of Contents

Volume 1: Introduction; 1. Passage across the Atlantic; 2. Passage from Reefkoll to North-East Bay; 3. Passage from North-East Bay to Uppernavik; 4. From Uppernavik to Kingatorsoak; 5. From Berry Island to Melville Bay; 6. Progress in Melville Bay; 7. Passage through Melville Bay to Cape York; 8. Passage from Cape York to the west side; 9. Passage from Baffin's Bay to Wellington Channel; 10. Discovery of winter quarters; 11. Passage from Beechey Island to Assistance Bay; 12. Entering upon the Arctic winter; 13. Commencement of the Arctic winter; 14. During the absence of the sun; 15. Short excursions of experiments. Volume 2: 16. Preparations for travelling; 17. Travelling parties; 18. Captain Penny's travelling report; 19. Return of all the travelling parties except Mr Penny's; 20. Return of Mr Penny; 21. Passage to England; Appendix, containing detailed reports of the travelling parties.