Lieutenant Edward Rgr Evans Collection

Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson
Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). View of seals in Antarctica by Dr Edward Wilson, a member of Robert Falcon Scotts doomed expedition to the South Pole

Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of

Sir James Clark Ross, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Sir James Clark Ross, (1946). Undated portrait of British naval officer and polar explorer James Clark Ross (1800-1862). He was a member of expeditions to the Arctic with his uncle

View of the Arctic Sea from the Mouth of the Copper Mine River, Midnight, July 1821, (1946). Tents with British flags on the coast of northern Canada

A Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). Creator: Unknown
A Relief Party in Search of Sir John Franklin, 19th century, (1946). In 1845, John Franklin led a British expedition to find the Northwest Passage

Interior of a Cree Indian Tent, 1820, (1946). Creator: Edward Francis Finden
Interior of a Cree Indian Tent, 1820, (1946). Indigenous people round a fire in northern Canada, depicted by a member of John Franklins Coppermine Expedition of 1819-1822

Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Passage Through the Ice, June 1818, (1946). Sailing ships navigate between icebergs in the Arctic Circle. Illustration from " Voyage of discovery in H.M

Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Hut Point from Observation Hill, 1911, (1946). View of the coast of Antarctica at Hut Point Peninsula on Ross Island. After a watercolour by Dr Edward Wilson

Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). Creator: Elisha Kirkall
Whale or Greenland Fishery, 1720, (1946). British whaling ships off the coast of Greenland: sailors in small rowing boats hunt whales with harpoons; men attack a polar bear at bottom left

The North Pole, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Creator: Sir John Ross
The North Pole, early-mid 19th century, (1946). Imaginary sketch of the Pole, with British flag, made by Sir John Ross who made three expeditions to the Arctic

The Depot Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans, 13 April 1911, (1913)
The Depo t Laying and Western Parties on Their Return to Cape Evans (Left to right - Taylor, Wright, Evans, Bowers, Scott, Debenham, Gran, P.O. Evans, Crean), 13 April 1911, (1913)

The Motor Party (Left to right - Lashly, B. C. Day, Lieut. Evans, Hooper), October 1911, (1913)
The Motor Party (Left to right - Lashly, B.C. Day, Lieut. Evans, Hooper), October 1911, (1913). Expedition members William Lashly, Bernard Day

Lieut. Evans Observing An Occultation of Jupiter, 8 June 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. Evans Observing An Occultation of Jupiter, 8 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Edward Teddy Evans (1881-1957) using a telescope

Lieut. Evans and Nelson Cutting a Cave for Cold Storage, 12 January 1911, (1913). Petty officer Edgar Evans and biologist Edward W Nelson making an ice-cave

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Lieutenant Evans in the Crows Nest, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieutenant Evans in the Crows Nest, c1910– 1913, (1913). Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Teddy Evans (1880-1957), navigator and second in command, Captain of the Terra Nova, Lieutenant

Lieut. E. R. G. R. Evans Surveying With The Four-Inch Theodolite, October 1911, (1913)
Lieut. E. R. G. R. Evans Surveying With The Four-Inch Theodolite Which Was Used To Locate The South Pole, October 1911, (1913)

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

Lieutenant Edward RGR Evans, a prominent figure in the exploration of the Arctic and Antarctic regions, played a crucial role in several expeditions throughout history. Inspired by renowned explorers like Sir Martin Frobisher and Sir James Clark Ross, Lieutenant Evans embarked on daring journeys that pushed the boundaries of human endurance. In 1821, while standing at the mouth of the Copper Mine River, Lieutenant Evans gazed out into the vast expanse of the Arctic Sea. The midnight sun cast an ethereal glow upon this breathtaking view, leaving him awe-struck by nature's magnificence. During his search for Sir John Franklin in the 19th century, Lieutenant Evans joined a relief party determined to find their missing comrade. Together with his fellow adventurers, he braved treacherous conditions and uncharted territories in pursuit of their noble mission. In 1911, as he looked northwards from McMurdo Sound, Lieutenant Evans marveled at Antarctica's untouched beauty. Accompanied by Edward Wilson and others on this expedition, they made significant scientific discoveries that would forever change our understanding of this frozen continent. While exploring North America in 1820s, Lieutenant Evans had a unique opportunity to immerse himself in Cree Indian culture when he found shelter inside one of their traditional tents. This encounter allowed him to gain insights into indigenous ways of life and fostered mutual respect between different cultures. One particularly harrowing experience occurred during June 1818 when Lieutenant Evans found himself trapped amidst ice floes while attempting passage through treacherous waters. Despite facing adversity head-on, his determination prevailed as he navigated through these icy obstacles with unwavering resolve. From Hut Point atop Observation Hill in Antarctica during 1911 expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott, Lieutenant Evan witnessed an awe-inspiring vista that stretched before him.