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The Freezing Up of the Sea, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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The Freezing Up of the Sea, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Freezing Up of the Sea, 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 Freezing Up of the Sea" captures a significant moment in history during the final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Taken by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting as part of the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913), this image showcases the harsh and unforgiving environment that these brave explorers faced. Scott's expedition aimed to continue scientific research and be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. However, upon their arrival on 17 January 1912, they discovered that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them to this monumental achievement by a month. Despite this setback, Scott and his team pressed forward with determination. Tragically, blizzards and dwindling supplies took their toll on Scott's team, leading to their untimely demise at the end of March. It was not until eight months later that their bodies were discovered along with their poignant diaries, providing invaluable insights into their courageous journey. "The Freezing Up of the Sea" serves as a powerful reminder of human resilience in extreme conditions and pays tribute to those who sacrificed everything for exploration and scientific advancement. This photograph is an enduring testament to Captain Scott's indomitable spirit and unwavering pursuit of knowledge in one of Earth's most inhospitable regions.
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