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Situation of H.M.S. Hecla and Griper. July 4th, 1819.

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Arctic scene with waves crashing against tall, narrow ice-cliffs in the right-hand foreground, and waves swirling around floating pieces of ice at left. The sky is thick with dark clouds, giving way to sunlight towards the upper left of the image. In the background two ships--the exploration vessels Hecla and Griper--can be seen on the waves. Title and production information in lower margin.

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