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The Falling of the Long Polar Night, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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The Falling of the Long Polar Night, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Falling of the Long Polar Night, c1910– 1913, (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 Terra Nova Expedition, officially the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), included a geologist, a zoologist, a surgeon, a photographer, an engineer, a ski expert, a meteorologist and a physicist among others. Scott wished to continue the scientific work that he had begun when leading the Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic in 1901-04. He also wanted to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. Scott, accompanied by Dr Edward Wilson, Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Petty Officer Edgar Evans, 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 the remainder of his team died at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. From Scotts Last Expedition, Volume I. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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This photo print, titled "The Falling of the Long Polar Night" captures a pivotal moment in history during the final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Taken by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting, this image showcases the desolate beauty and harsh conditions faced by Scott and his team during their ill-fated journey. In 1910, Scott set out on the Terra Nova Expedition with a diverse group of scientists and experts to continue his scientific work in Antarctica and become the first to reach the South Pole. However, upon reaching their destination on January 17th, 1912, they were met with disappointment as Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had already beaten them to it. Tragically, plagued by blizzards and dwindling supplies, Scott and his remaining team members perished at the end of March that same year. Their bodies and diaries were discovered eight months later. "The Falling of the Long Polar Night" serves as a poignant reminder of both human resilience in extreme environments and the unforgiving nature of Antarctica itself. It immortalizes an important chapter in exploration history while also honoring those who sacrificed everything for scientific advancement. As we gaze upon this photograph print today, let us remember Captain Robert Falcon Scott's unwavering determination to push boundaries despite insurmountable challenges – a testament to humanity's unyielding spirit.
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