The Remains of Northumberland House Beechey Island, Littered with Barrel Hoops and Staves

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The Remains of Northumberland House Beechey Island, Littered with Barrel Hoops and Staves


The low walls and limited extent of them are an indication of the scarcity of suitable building materials on Beechey Island.

Air temp: +3ºC Latitude: 74º43'N Longitude: 91º48'W



Photo; © Paul Ward - These are pictures from a cruise to the High Arctic in high summer, from Resolute Bay, Canada to Kangerlussuaq, Greenland.