A Voyage of Discovery and Research in the Southern and Antarctic Regions, During the Years 1839-43, Nide 1John Murray, 1847 - 447 sivua Voyage of H.M.S.S. Erebus and Terror to the Antarctic Ocean, 1839-43. |
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... Cape of Good Hope ; and that they are willing to supply instruments for their use . " 3. That in these series of observations the three elements of horizontal direction , dip , and in- tensity , or their theoretical equivalents , be ...
... Cape of Good Hope ; and that they are willing to supply instruments for their use . " 3. That in these series of observations the three elements of horizontal direction , dip , and in- tensity , or their theoretical equivalents , be ...
Sivu xiv
... Cape , Van Diemen's Land , and Ceylon ( or Madras ) , are well selected , and perhaps as numerous as they could venture to recommend , considering the expense which would require to be incurred at each , and , that in each of these ...
... Cape , Van Diemen's Land , and Ceylon ( or Madras ) , are well selected , and perhaps as numerous as they could venture to recommend , considering the expense which would require to be incurred at each , and , that in each of these ...
Sivu xvii
... Cape of Good Hope ; and that the Council do earnestly re- commend Her Majesty's Government to cause such observatories to be established . 4. That a deputation , consisting of the Presi- dent , Treasurer , and Secretaries of the Society ...
... Cape of Good Hope ; and that the Council do earnestly re- commend Her Majesty's Government to cause such observatories to be established . 4. That a deputation , consisting of the Presi- dent , Treasurer , and Secretaries of the Society ...
Sivu xxii
... Cape of Good Hope , you will endeavour to ascertain at what point you cross the curve of least magnetic intensity ; the interest attached to the place of which is set forth in the herewith inclosed Report of the council of the Royal ...
... Cape of Good Hope , you will endeavour to ascertain at what point you cross the curve of least magnetic intensity ; the interest attached to the place of which is set forth in the herewith inclosed Report of the council of the Royal ...
Sivu xxiii
... Cape of Good Hope the instruments and ob- servers for the second fixed magnetic observatory are to be carefully landed ; and having completed your water , and replaced the stores which you have expended , you are to proceed to the ...
... Cape of Good Hope the instruments and ob- servers for the second fixed magnetic observatory are to be carefully landed ; and having completed your water , and replaced the stores which you have expended , you are to proceed to the ...
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afford amongst antarctic appearance Auckland Islands Aulick Aurora Balleny Balleny Islands barometer barrier basalt bergs breeze Cape Cape Crozier Cape François Captain Ross chart Christmas Harbour clear coast Commander Crozier Coulman Island course Cumberland Bay degrees depth Diemen's Land direction discovery distance easterly eastward expedition fathoms favourable feet gale heavy height icebergs intensity JAMES CLARK ROSS Kerguelen Island latitude Lieutenant Wilkes longitude loose ice magnetic pole main pack midnight miles morning Mount Erebus mountains named navigator nearly night noon northward observatory obtained ocean officers pack edge passed penguins petrel position Possession Island remarkable rocks sail seen ships shore six hundred fathoms snow soundings southern southward species stood strong summit surface temperature Terror tion Van Diemen's Land variation vessels Victoria Land voyage westerly westward whales whilst whole Wilkes's wind Yule Bay
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Sivu 166 - I had been in the habit of taking in equally high northern latitudes; and although contrary to the general belief of naturalists, I have no doubt that from however great a depth we may be able to bring up the mud and stones of the bed of the ocean we shall find them teeming with animal life...
Sivu 245 - Lord, my God, great are the wondrous works which thou hast done ; like as be also thy thoughts, which are to usward; and yet there is no man that ordereth them unto thee. 7 If I should declare them, and speak of them, they should be more than I am able to express.
Sivu 184 - As we approached the land under all studding sails, we perceived a low white line extending from its eastern extreme point as far as the eye could discern to the eastward. It presented an extraordinary appearance, gradually increasing in height as we got nearer to it, and proving at length to be a perpendicular cliff of ice between 150 and 200 feet above the level of the sea, perfectly flat and level at the top, and without any fissures or promontories on its even seaward face...
Sivu xi - With reference to the second branch, viz. the secular and periodical variations, it is observed that — "The progressive and periodical being mixed up with the transitory changes, it is impossible to separate them so as to obtain a correct knowledge and analysis of the former, without taking express account of and eliminating the latter...
Sivu xxii - ... Majesty's pleasure that an attempt should be made to find out a northern passage by sea from the Pacific to the Atlantic Ocean ; and whereas, we have in pursuance thereof, caused His Majesty's sloops Resolution and Discovery to be fitted, in all respects, proper to proceed upon a voyage for the purpose above mentioned; and from the experience we have had of your abilities and good conduct in your late voyages, have thought fit to entrust you with the conduct of the present intended voyage, and...
Sivu 186 - Mount Erebus was observed to emit smoke and flame in unusual quantities, producing a most grand spectacle ; a volume of dense smoke was projected at each successive jet with great force, in a vertical column, to the height of between...
Sivu 155 - It is situated in latitude 71° 56' and longitude 171° 7' east, composed entirely of igneous rocks, and only accessible on its western side. We saw not the smallest appearance of vegetation, but inconceivable myriads of penguins completely and densely covered the whole surface of the island, along the ledges of the precipices, and even to the summits of the hills, attacking us vigorously as we waded through their ranks, and pecking at us with their sharp beaks, disputing possession : which, together...
Sivu 184 - ... feet above the level of the sea, perfectly flat and level at the top, and without any fissures or promontories on its even seaward face. What was beyond it we could not imagine ; for, being much higher than our mast-head, we could not see anything except the summit of a lofty range of mountains extending to the southward as far as the seventy-ninth degree of latitude.
Sivu 245 - A gentle air of wind filled our sails ; hope again revived ; and the greatest activity prevailed to make the best use of the feeble breeze. As it gradually freshened, our heavy ships began to feel its influence, slowly at first, but more rapidly afierwards ; and before dark we found ourselves far removed from every danger.
Sivu 151 - It was a beautifully clear evening, and we had a most enchanting view of the two magnificent ranges of mountains, whose lofty peaks, perfectly covered with eternal snow, rose to elevations varying from seven to ten thousand feet above the level of the ocean.