Colossal iceberg, within which is a marvellous reproduction of the Arctic regions, : now on view at the Royal Naval Exhibition, shewing the perils of the officers and crew of H.M.S. "Investigator" during their journey through the North-West Passage, 1850-54. Illustrating by elaborate electrical apparatus the glorious effect of the midnight sun and aurora borealis. A triumph of skill an art. Open 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Lectures given a frequent intervals. The entire work is designed and executed by Messrs. J. Lyons & Co., Limited, Olympia, London.
Royal Naval Exhibition(1891 :London, England)
London : Messrs. J. Lyons & Co., Limited,
1891.
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The leaflet is the from the Royal Naval Exhibition of 1891 and recounts the various attempts in history to explore the North West Passage. The exhibition was held on the Royal Hospital grounds at Chelsea and attracted 500,000 visitors over five months. The many attractions included the construction of a large lake upon which two 25 ft. "warships" fired upon one another, operated by sailors turning crankshafts to control the propellors.
Naval art and science
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