The shipkeepers of 'Discovery' (1873) sitting on a dog sledge with the remaining dogs.

The shipkeepers of 'Discovery' (1873) sitting on a dog sledge with the remaining dogs. The men were Fulford, Ninnius, Hart, Hodson, Cartinel, Sarah, Eddy, Phillips, and Mitchell, and three dogs Bess, Parr, and Granny. The photograph was taken off the port side of the ship. Note the discarded face protector on the snow bank.

Black & White copy negative of Album plate ALB1093.65.

Object Details

ID: P39588
Collection: Historic Photographs
Type: Sheet film negative
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Mitchell, Thomas
Events: Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876
Date made: 13 April 1876
Credit: © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 102 mm x 127 mm