Part Two

  1. Galleries
  2. Land Photos
  3. Europe
  4. Norway
  5. 2016-09 Svalbard, Norway #4 with Light and Land
  6. Part Two
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  • Andree Expedition Monument
    Andree Expedition Monument
    Sight of unsuccessful helium balloon attempts to the North Pole.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5464
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Whaler's Grave, 1660
    Whaler's Grave, 1660
    No deserted, Virgohamna was the site of considerable historic activity now marked with a memorial and information sign.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5469
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sir Arnold Pike's House, circa 1888
    Sir Arnold Pike's House, circa 1888
    Englishman Arnold Pike erected a pre-fabricated house here. His intention was to spend the winter in Svalbard, with the aim of experiencing the changing seasons in this remote, exotic land.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5470
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Iron Filing Barrels
    Iron Filing Barrels
    Combined with Sulfuric Acid, Helium was produced for two expeditions.
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5474
    Larry L. Jackson
  • Sulphuric Acid Containers
    Sulphuric Acid Containers
    Virgohamna, Svalbard, Norway, September 18, 2016
    2016-09-18#5478
    Larry L. Jackson
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