Thomas Mitchell 1876, July Cairn of empty tins with Post Office, "Discovery Bay", 81° 44' N, July 1876 - natural breakwater, Cape Lieber in the distance
Photograph of cairn consisting of a pyramid of empty tins supporting a tall tube secured by ropes surmounted by a globe made of metal strips; shore strewn with debris. Icy sea behind. Image has flaked from negative [upper right].
Presented to Queen Victoria by Captain George Nares (1831-1915) in 1876
