Situation of H.M.S. Hecla & Griper, September 20th 1819, from Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific performed in the Years 1819-20, by William Edward Parry, published 1821

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"Situation of H.M.S. Hecla & Griper, September 20th 1819" is a historical illustration by William Westall, based on the accounts from "Journal of a Voyage for the Discovery of a North West Passage from the Atlantic to the Pacific performed in the Years 1819-20" by British explorer William Edward Parry. Published in 1821, the artwork captures a moment from Parry's expedition as they sought a navigable route through the Arctic Ocean, along the northern coast of North America, via what is now known as the Northwest Passage. The image depicts the two ships, H.M.S. Hecla and Griper, amidst the challenging and icy conditions of the Arctic seas on September 20th, 1819.

Parry's expedition was one of many during the early 19th century aimed at discovering a direct maritime path from the Atlantic to the Pacific, which held significant commercial and strategic interest for the British Empire. The illustration is significant as it visually conveys the trials faced by the crew and the harsh environment they encountered. It serves as a historical document, providing insight into the era's naval exploration and the natural obstacles that explorers faced in the polar regions.

Westall's work is not only an important piece of maritime history but also an artifact of artistic representation from the period, reflecting the Romantic era's fascination with exploration, nature, and the sublime. The publication of Parry's journal, accompanied by Westall's illustrations, contributed to the public's understanding and imagination of the Arctic expeditions, which were followed with great interest and enthusiasm in Britain and beyond.

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