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Captain Robert Falcon Scott
Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868 - 1912), British Polar explorer, pictured in kit and on skis in the Antarctic, prior to embarking on his ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole in which he and his four comrades perished
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Antarctic Antarctica Cold Exploration Explorer Explorers Polar Pole Scott Ski Ing Skis
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
18"x18" (46x46cm) Faux Suede Pillow with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone colored faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
Accessorise your space with decorative, soft pillows
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Captured in this evocative photograph is the determined visage of Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912), a British naval officer and polar explorer, as he prepares for his ill-fated expedition to reach the South Pole. The image, taken prior to his departure from New Zealand in 1911, shows Scott in his exploration kit, bundled up against the harsh Antarctic elements, with a pair of skis at his side. Scott, who had already led two previous expeditions to Antarctica, was driven by a relentless desire to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. However, this ambition would ultimately prove to be his undoing. Scott and his five companions, including Edgar Evans, Lawrence Oates, Edward Wilson, and Henry Bowers, embarked on their journey on November 1, 1911, only to face a series of challenges that would test their endurance and resolve to the limit. Despite making significant progress, the team was beset by a number of setbacks, including extreme weather conditions, dwindling supplies, and the unexpected arrival of a rival expedition led by Roald Amundsen. Tragically, all five men perished on their return journey from the pole, with Scott's party reaching their tent on March 17, 1912, only to find that they were too late. The bodies of Scott and his companions were discovered by a search party later that year. This haunting photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by Scott and his team in the pursuit of exploration and discovery. The image captures the sense of determination and courage that drove Scott to embark on his ill-fated expedition, as well as the harsh and unforgiving conditions that ultimately claimed his life and those of his comrades.
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