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The motor party Lt Edward Evans, Bernard Day, William Lashly, Frederick Hooper. October 1911
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The motor party Lt Edward Evans, Bernard Day, William Lashly, Frederick Hooper. October 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
The motor party Lt Edward Evans, Bernard Day, William Lashly, Frederick Hooper. October 1911
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In this photo print, taken by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting in October 1911, we are transported back to the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13. The image showcases a group known as "The Motor Party" consisting of Lieutenant Edward Evans, Bernard Day, William Lashly, and Frederick Hooper. As pioneers of exploration in one of the world's most unforgiving environments, these brave individuals embarked on a daring journey into the icy unknown. Their mission was to push the boundaries of human endurance and scientific discovery in Antarctica. Lt Edward Evans stands tall at the forefront of the photograph, exuding determination and leadership. His unwavering spirit would later earn him recognition as a key figure in polar exploration history. Beside him stand his fellow comrades: Bernard Day with an air of quiet confidence; William Lashly emanating strength and resilience; and Frederick Hooper displaying an infectious enthusiasm for their extraordinary undertaking. Ponting's impeccable composition captures not only their physical presence but also hints at the camaraderie that must have developed among these intrepid explorers during their arduous expedition. The stark backdrop serves as a reminder of both the beauty and harshness they encountered daily. Preserved within the archives at Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge, this remarkable snapshot transports us back over a century ago when humanity dared to venture where few had gone before. It is through images like these that we can appreciate both the triumphs and tribulations faced by those who paved our way towards greater understanding of our planet's extremes. This print immortalizes Lt Edward Evans' motor party as symbols not only for bravery but also for mankind's insatiable thirst for knowledge about our world - even its most remote corners.
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