Lieutenant Henry R Bowers Collection

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913). Doctor and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912)

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913). A snow cairn with cross on top marks the tent in which expedition leader Captain Robert Scott

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)

On the Way to the Pole, c1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
On the Way to the Pole. Some of his companions sketched by Dr. Edward A. Wilson: R.F.S. - Captain Scott. B.H.R.B. - Birdie Bowers. T.O. - Titus Oates. A.C.-G. - Apsley Cherry-Garrard. P.K

Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. H. R. Bowers - Birdie, January 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912) died on the way back from the South Pole with Scott and Wilson

Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer, c1911, (1913). Artist
Dr. Wilson and Lieut. Bowers Reading The Ramp Thermometer in the Winter Night, - 40° Fahr. (A flashlight photograph), c1911, (1913)

Winter Work (Left to right - Debenham, Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Evans, Taylor), c1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Bowers

Mount Kyffin, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Mount Kyffin, c1911, (1913). Mount Kyffin in the Beardmore Glacier Western mountain range. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags, c1911, (1913). Artist
Members of the Polar Party Getting Into Their Sleeping-Bags (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Scott, Bowers, Wilson. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Petty officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912) and Dr Edward Wilson (1972-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Camp at Three Degree Depot, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Camp at Three Degree Depo t, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

The Cloudmaker Mountain, c1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Cloudmaker Mountain, c1912, (1913). The explorers set up camp under the imposing shadow of the Cloudmaker. When approaching this mountain

Birdie Bowers Reading The Thermometer on the Ramp, June 6th, 1911, (1913). Artist
Birdie Bowers Reading The Thermometer on the Ramp, June 6th, 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912) died on the way back from the South Pole with Scott and Wilson

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

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

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson

Lieutenant (Birdie) Bowers (1883-1912), Scottish born polar explorer, 1916
Lieutenant Henry Robertson (Birdie) Bowers (1883-1912). Scottish born polar explorer, 1916. Henry Robertson was in charge of landing, stores

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Lieutenant Henry R. Bowers: A Heroic Journey to the South Pole In the annals of polar exploration, Lieutenant Henry R. Bowers stands as a courageous and determined figure who played an integral role in one of the most daring expeditions in history. Born with an adventurous spirit, Bowers left an indelible mark on the world through his artistic talents and unwavering commitment to scientific discovery. Bowers' artistic prowess is evident in his breathtaking paintings that captured pivotal moments during Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). One such masterpiece is "Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, " painted in January 1912. This artwork immortalizes a crucial moment when Scott's team discovered that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had beaten them to their ultimate goal - reaching the South Pole. Another captivating painting by Bowers is "Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier" from August 1st, 1911. It depicts three exhausted explorers returning from a treacherous journey to collect Emperor penguin eggs for scientific study - a testament to their resilience and dedication. Bowers' own experiences are vividly portrayed in his painting titled "At The South Pole. " Here we see him pulling a string tied between two flags marking this historic achievement while braving extreme cold temperatures. His contribution was instrumental in establishing Britain's presence at Earth's southernmost point. The camaraderie among expedition members shines through photographs like "Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp. " These images capture intimate moments shared by men enduring unimaginable hardships together, forging bonds that would last forever. Tragically, Lieutenant Henry R. Bowers met his untimely demise alongside Captain Scott and Dr. Edward Wilson during their return journey from the pole depicted poignantly in "The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson, and Bowers).