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Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
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Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, (The Taylor Glacier is in the background; Wright, Edgar Evans and Debenham are crossing Lake Bonney), 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 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 II. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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The print titled "Packing from Alcove Camp to the Sea, c1911" captures a poignant moment during Captain Robert Falcon Scott's final expedition to the Antarctic. Taken by artist T Griffith Taylor in 1913, this image showcases the challenging journey faced by Scott and his team as they made their way across Lake Bonney. The Terra Nova Expedition, also known as the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), was a scientific endeavor led by Scott. Comprising a diverse group of experts including geologists, zoologists, surgeons, photographers, engineers, and more, they aimed to continue their research while striving to be the first to reach the South Pole. In January 1912, after enduring treacherous conditions and setbacks caused by blizzards, Scott and four members of his team finally reached their destination—only to discover that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them there a month earlier. The disappointment must have been overwhelming for these brave men who had endured so much. Tragically, due to severe weather conditions and dwindling supplies on their return journey from the Pole, Scott and his remaining companions perished at the end of March. It would be eight months before their bodies were discovered along with their diaries—a testament to their unwavering determination in pursuit of scientific knowledge and exploration. This print serves as a visual reminder of both the triumphs achieved and sacrifices made during this historic expedition—an enduring tribute to Captain Robert Falcon Scott's indomitable spirit in exploring one of Earth's most unforgiving landscapes.
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