The German Arctic Expedition of 1869–70

The German Arctic Expedition of 1869–70

Author: Karl Koldewey

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Published: 2014-11-06

Total Pages: 673

ISBN-13: 1108074863

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This account, by its commander, of a German Arctic expedition was published in English translation in 1874.


The German Arctic Expedition of 1869-70

The German Arctic Expedition of 1869-70

Author: Karl Koldewey

Publisher: London : S. Low, Marston, Low, & Searle

Published: 1874

Total Pages: 684

ISBN-13:

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A detailed account of the voyage of the German Ships Germania and Hansa, the wreck of the Hansa in the ice, sled journeys and observations of natural phenomena in Greenland.


The German Arctic Expedition Of 1869-1870

The German Arctic Expedition Of 1869-1870

Author: Karl Koldewey

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 670

ISBN-13: 386195432X

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The German Arctic Expedition of 1869 - 1870 was a milestone in Arctic research. Lead by Captain Karl Koldewey, the group experienced great danger and the loss of the "Hansa" in the ice during their finally successful way into the central regions of the Arctic. The expedition was also a competition between two different generations of ships, the sailing vessel "Hansa", which did not make her way back, and the steam-powered "Germania".


The Gernan Arctic Expedition 1869/1870

The Gernan Arctic Expedition 1869/1870

Author: Carl Koldewey

Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand

Published: 2015-03-10

Total Pages: 670

ISBN-13: 3954274612

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On the 24th of October, 1868, a number of gentlemen were assembled at Bremen, to celebrate the happy return of the members of the First German Arctic Expedition, including their commander Captain Carl Koldewey, and its scientific originator, Dr. A. Petermann. The rough sketch of a plan for the German Arctic Expedition of 1869,” with maps, from Dr. Petermann, was not long wanting. According to his suggestion, the expedition was to consist of two parts, so as to endeavour to solve two problems at the same time. A steamer was to land on East Greenland, and taking it as the basis of the winter operations, should try to penetrate into the heart of the Polar region; a second steamer should, at any point between Greenland and Nova Zembla, strive to reach the highest latitude possible. For the carrying out of this plan two steamers were considered necessary. But the preparations soon reached a critical point....