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Open Water in the Ross Sea, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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Open Water in the Ross Sea, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Open Water in the Ross 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 "Open Water in the Ross Sea" captures a moment of both beauty and tragedy during the final expedition of Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Taken by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting, this image transports us back to the early 20th century when Scott and his team embarked on their ill-fated journey to conquer the South Pole. The Terra Nova Expedition was not only an ambitious quest for exploration but also a scientific endeavor. With a diverse group of experts including geologists, zoologists, surgeons, engineers, and more, Scott aimed to continue his previous Antarctic research while striving to be the first person to reach the geographic South Pole. However, upon reaching their destination on January 17th, 1912, they were met with crushing disappointment as they discovered that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had already beaten them there. Trapped by blizzards and dwindling supplies on their return journey, Scott and his remaining team members tragically perished at the end of March. This poignant photograph serves as a haunting reminder of their courageous efforts amidst treacherous conditions. It symbolizes both the vastness and unpredictability of nature that these explorers faced in their pursuit of knowledge. Preserved within its frame are not just images but also echoes from history - tales of bravery tinged with sorrow that continue to captivate our imagination even today.
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