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Cecil Meares and Dimitri Geroff at the blubber stove in the Discovery Hut at Hut Point. November 3rd 1911
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Cecil Meares and Dimitri Geroff at the blubber stove in the Discovery Hut at Hut Point. November 3rd 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
Cecil Meares and Dimitri Geroff at the blubber stove in the Discovery Hut at Hut Point. November 3rd 1911
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In this print captured by Herbert Ponting, we are transported back in time to November 3rd, 1911, during the British Antarctic Expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott. The image showcases two men, Cecil Meares and Dimitri Geroff, engrossed in their work at the blubber stove inside the Discovery Hut at Hut Point. The scene is filled with a sense of rugged adventure and camaraderie as Meares and Geroff huddle around the stove. Their weather-beaten faces tell tales of endurance and resilience against the harsh Antarctic conditions they faced daily. The dim light from the stove casts eerie shadows on their determined expressions. As members of Scott's expedition team, Meares and Geroff played crucial roles in supporting scientific research while also ensuring survival amidst extreme cold temperatures. The blubber stove was an essential tool for melting ice into water for drinking purposes or cooking meals that provided sustenance during long months spent in isolation. Ponting's expert composition captures not only the practicality but also the human aspect of life within these icy confines. It reminds us that even amidst such desolate surroundings, bonds were formed between individuals who relied on each other for support. Preserved within this print lies a testament to humanity's unyielding spirit when faced with adversity. It serves as a poignant reminder of those who ventured into unknown territories in pursuit of knowledge and exploration. Now housed at the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, this remarkable photograph offers viewers a glimpse into history frozen in time – an enduring tribute to Cecil Meares, Dimitri Geroff, and all those who braved Antarctica's unforgiving landscape over a century ago.
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