Collection: Osher Map Library Collection

Name: To His Most Excellent Majesty William IV King of Great Britain, Ireland & c. :|bthis chart of the discoveries made in the Arctic Regions, in 1829, 30, 31, 32, & 33 : is dedicated with His Majesty's gracious permission by His Majesty's loyal and devoted subjects John Ross, Captain Royal Navy, James Clark Ross, Commander Royal Navy.

Barcode: 54617

Image Number: 54617.0001

Creator: Ross, James Clark, Sir, 1800-1862Ross, John, Sir, 1777-1856

Publishing Location: London, England

Brief Description: Map shows Captain John Ross' second exploration of the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage. His nephew James Clark Ross accompanied him as second in command. Depicts Boothia Peninsula named after Ross' benefactor Felix Booth, a wealthy gin distiller and promoter of Arctic exploration. Included are small engravings of different land masses including Cape Jane Franklin named for Lady Jane Franklin wife of John Franklin who disappeared searching for the Northwest Passage.

Date/Date Range Produced: 1834

Language: English

Region Depicted: Arctic regions

Map Type: GeographicalHistorical mapsNavigation charts

Dimensions: 44 x 61 cm

Historical Context: Exploration of the Arctic in search of the Northwest Passage.

LC Call Number: G600 1834.R6

OCLC: 1240261894

Accession Number: OML-1834-41

Subjects: ExplorersNorth Pole

Permanent URL: https://oshermaps.org/map/54617.0001