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The Steep Nature of the Shore Ice Edge

The Steep Nature of the Shore Ice Edge


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The Steep Nature of the Shore Ice Edge

View demonstrating the difficulties of landing during the 1912 expedition to the South Pole. The barrier edge is perpendicular and is was only possible to climb from a boat if a portion of the edge happened to be broken down. Photographs to accompany a narrative sent by Captain Scott, although it was published after he and his four colleagues had died, unbeknownst to the public

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Antarctic Antarctica Barrier Edge Exploration Landing Perpendicular Polar Pole Scott Shore Steep


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This evocative photograph captures the steep and treacherous nature of the shore ice edge during the 1912 British Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The image, taken from a boat, demonstrates the immense challenge of landing at the ice edge, which was often perpendicular and only accessible if a portion had broken down. This photograph was part of a narrative sent by Captain Scott to the outside world, unbeknownst to the public that he and his four colleagues, Edgar Evans, Lawrence Oates, Henry Bowers, and Edwin Larsson, had already perished in their quest to reach the South Pole. The expedition, which aimed to be the first to reach the pole by crossing the Antarctic continent from the Ross Sea, faced numerous hardships, including extreme weather conditions, inadequate supplies, and the unforgiving terrain. The steep ice edge in this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the immense challenges the explorers faced during their historic journey. The image, published posthumously, offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of polar exploration during this era, and continues to captivate audiences with its historical significance.

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