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H.M.S. Himalaya among icebergs in the South Pacific, 1864. Creator: Unknown
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H.M.S. Himalaya among icebergs in the South Pacific, 1864. Creator: Unknown
H.M.S. Himalaya among icebergs in the South Pacific, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by 'Lieut. H. Stratton Bates, of the 65th Regiment, lately the native interpreter to her Majesty's Forces in New Zealand, who was in command of a detachment of invalid soldiers sent home on board the Himalaya, which arrived at Portsmouth on the 16th March. She fell in with a number of icebergs, of a larger size than are usually met with in the South Pacific Ocean; and it appears from this sketch that they beset the steam-ship in a really formidable way; in fact, the home voyage of the Himalaya was much delayed by this adventure, which is quite worthy of an illustration in our pages'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864
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Adrift in a Sea of Ice - HMS Himalaya's Perilous Voyage
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In this dramatic engraving from the Illustrated London News (1864), H.M.S. Himalaya, a naval ship of the British Royal Navy, finds itself beset on all sides by enormous icebergs in the South Pacific Ocean. The vessel, which had been transporting invalid soldiers home from New Zealand, was delayed for weeks due to this unexpected adventure.
The sketch is attributed to Lieut. H. Stratton Bates, a seasoned naval officer who commanded a detachment of troops on board the Himalaya during its homeward journey. His vivid depiction captures the sheer scale and majesty of these icy giants as they surround the ship in a formidable display of natural power.
As HMS Himalaya navigates through treacherous waters, it is clear that danger lurks beneath the surface - not just from the icebergs themselves, but also from unpredictable sea conditions. This striking image serves as a testament to the bravery and resilience of those who ventured out into these unforgiving winter landscapes in search of adventure or duty.
A powerful reminder of the awe-inspiring forces at play in our world's oceans, this engraving is an extraordinary example of 19th-century artistry and storytelling.
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