The Terra Nova meets the Fram
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The Terra Nova meets the Fram
Captain Scotts vessel, the Terra Nova, meets the Norwegian Fram" off the Barrier in February 1911 when Roald Amundsen met Lieutenant Pennell and Campbell from the British expeditions ship
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Amundsen Antarctic Antarctica Barrier Campbell Exploration Fram Lieutenant Norwegian Nova Pennell Polar Pole Roald Scott Terra
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This historic photograph captures a significant moment in the race to reach the South Pole: the meeting of the Terra Nova and the Fram off the Antarctic Barrier in February 1911. The Terra Nova, Captain Robert Falcon Scott's vessel, is seen here alongside the Norwegian Fram, commanded by Roald Amundsen, the first explorer to successfully reach the geographic South Pole on December 14, 1911. At the time of this encounter, Scott's expedition team, led by Lieutenant Victor Campbell and Lieutenant Edgar Evans, had just arrived at Cape Adare, having overwintered on Hut Point. They were eager to resupply and receive news from the outside world. Amundsen, who had already returned to Norway after his triumphant achievement, had come to greet the British team and offer his congratulations on their safe arrival. The Terra Nova and the Fram, two iconic ships of polar exploration, are seen here icebound in the frigid waters of the Antarctic. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the spirit of camaraderie and shared determination that existed among explorers during this era of polar discovery. Despite the intense competition and the ultimate tragic outcome for Scott and his team, this moment of encounter between the two expeditions highlights the importance of collaboration and mutual respect in the face of the extreme challenges presented by the polar environment. This photograph, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, is a valuable historical record of a pivotal moment in the history of Antarctic exploration and the human spirit's unyielding quest to understand and conquer the world's most inhospitable regions.
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