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Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
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Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916. Admiral Evans was the Captain of the Terra Nova and surveyor on Captain Scotts final expedition which left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole. They reached the Pole on 17 January 1912, only to find that the Norwegian expedition under Amundsen had beaten them to their objective by a month. Delayed by blizzards, and running out of supplies, Scott and his team died at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. Evans was one of the few to survive the expedition. John Player & Sons cigarette card series Polar Exploration, 1916
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This print showcases Admiral Teddy Evans, a remarkable British naval officer and Antarctic explorer. In 1916, he became widely known as Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans. The image captures the essence of his courageous spirit and unwavering determination. Admiral Evans played a pivotal role in Captain Scott's final expedition to the South Pole aboard the Terra Nova. Departing from London on June 1,1910, their objective was to conquer this treacherous frontier. However, upon reaching their destination on January 17,1912, they were devastated to discover that Amundsen's Norwegian expedition had already triumphed over them by a month. Despite facing blizzards and dwindling supplies that ultimately led to Scott and his team's tragic demise in March of that year, Admiral Evans emerged as one of the few survivors. It wasn't until eight months later that their bodies and diaries were discovered. This photograph is part of John Player & Sons' Polar Exploration cigarette card series from 1916—a testament to Admiral Teddy Evans' enduring legacy in exploration history. Dressed in military uniform with an air of resilience about him, he symbolizes both triumphs and failures experienced during this era-defining race for discovery. As we gaze upon this poignant image today, it serves as a reminder not only of the indomitable human spirit but also of the sacrifices made by those who dared to venture into uncharted territories for knowledge and progress.
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