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Bows of 'Quest' in open pack - whale meat in rigging

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Accession no.: P48/16/296
Title: Bows of 'Quest' in open pack - whale meat in rigging
Description: Expedition members stand at the bows of the ship 'Quest' looking forward. Two have rifles trained over the gunnels. A man is climbing the shrouds from the mainmast, on which hangs strips of whale meat. Calm sea with broken pack ice in background.
Dimensions: Image:
  • Width: 105mm; height: 80mm
Location: Greenland
Image by: Cozens, Henry Iliffe
Colour or B&W?: Black and white