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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Tulokset 6 - 10 kokonaismäärästä 81
Sivu 10
... strong westerly breeze and heavy south - westerly swell , attended with such indications as to the experienced islanders predicted a coming storm , obliged us hurriedly to depart at 4h . P. M. on the 31st . At daylight on the 2d of ...
... strong westerly breeze and heavy south - westerly swell , attended with such indications as to the experienced islanders predicted a coming storm , obliged us hurriedly to depart at 4h . P. M. on the 31st . At daylight on the 2d of ...
Sivu 14
... strong westerly current which we found to prevail here , we could not fetch them until late in the evening . We landed early the next morning , but not with- out difficulty , owing to the surf and swell which broke through the several ...
... strong westerly current which we found to prevail here , we could not fetch them until late in the evening . We landed early the next morning , but not with- out difficulty , owing to the surf and swell which broke through the several ...
Sivu 19
... strong westerly current is liable to carry ships with a scant trade too near to the coast of Brazil . This current we found to diminish in strength as we proceeded to the southward , and in the 8th or 9th degree of latitude it gives ...
... strong westerly current is liable to carry ships with a scant trade too near to the coast of Brazil . This current we found to diminish in strength as we proceeded to the southward , and in the 8th or 9th degree of latitude it gives ...
Sivu 26
... strong enough to support a weight of seventy - six pounds . On the 3d of January , in latitude 27 ° 26 ' S. , longitude 17 ° 29 ′ W. , the weather and all other circumstances being propitious , we succeeded in obtaining soundings with ...
... strong enough to support a weight of seventy - six pounds . On the 3d of January , in latitude 27 ° 26 ' S. , longitude 17 ° 29 ′ W. , the weather and all other circumstances being propitious , we succeeded in obtaining soundings with ...
Sivu 31
... strong northerly breeze , Feb. 23 . we observed heavy clouds gathering to the S. W. , and could scarcely reduce our sails before we expe- rienced a most violent squall from that quarter , which was almost immediately succeeded by a calm ...
... strong northerly breeze , Feb. 23 . we observed heavy clouds gathering to the S. W. , and could scarcely reduce our sails before we expe- rienced a most violent squall from that quarter , which was almost immediately succeeded by a calm ...
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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.