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found by Koch. The bodies of the two noble explorers 
rest in the midst of their vast discoveries. 
Erichsen had organised and conducted the expedition 
with great energy and quite exceptional ability. His 
last great journey was splendid in its conception, in its 
scientific results, and in its heroic end. He was an 
ideal leader and beloved by his companions. Hagen, 
too, was no less a loss to science, an observer of the 
first rank and a dauntless enthusiast. 
Lieut. Trolle succeeded to the command of the 
expedition. The energy and unceasing activity of its 
members was marvellous, and a mere list even of the 
various expeditions would need more space than can be 
given here. One of the most important, led by the geo- 
logist Jarner, was the complete survey and exploration 
of Clavering's Ardencaple Inlet, which was examined and 
mapped up to the two upper branches during 42 days in 
the spring, large collections of plants and fossils being 
made, and men and dogs returning in excellent condition. 
For the extent of discoveries made, and for the 
continuous activity of all its members during two winters 
and three working seasons the Danmark Expedition 
has few equals. Its members did much scientific work, 
and did it thoroughly, bringing home valuable observa- 
tions and large collections. The winter quarters were 
left on July 21st, and the ship finally arrived at Copen- 
hagen on the 23rd August, 1908. 
