Jigsaw puzzle

Jigsaw puzzle depicting two sailing vessels. In the foreground is a vessel prepared for wintering in the Arctic, a whale and an explorer being chased by a polar bear. The title: 'THE SORCERER OF THE NORTH POLE OR CAPTAIN ROSS'S VISION' is printed in the lower right. The jigsaw is made up of 70 pieces with one missing.

Object Details

ID: AAB0097
Collection: Toys, games and music
Type: Jigsaw puzzle
Display location: Not on display
Vessels: Hecla (1815); Griper (1813)
Date made: circa 1819
Exhibition: North-West Passage
People: Ross, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: Overall: 435 x 335 x 5 mm
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