Maps and Exploration

British Arctic Expedition

The British Arctic Expedition of 1875–1876, led by Sir George Nares, was sent by the British Admiralty to attempt to reach the North Pole via Smith Sound on the west coast of Greenland. Although the expedition failed to reach the North Pole, the coasts of Greenland and Ellesmere Island were extensively explored and large amounts of scientific data were collected.

Also on this shelf

See also

• ▸Jon M. Huntsman Center
• ▸HMS Comus (1878)
• ▸Auldbrass Plantation

Uncatalogued shelf

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