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STC255090 Top: Debenham, Gran and Taylor in their cubicle. Bottom: Dr Simpson at the unifilar magnetometer. Scotts Last Expedition, Winter Journey, 27 June - 1 August 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Proof copy of Robert Falcon Scotts attempt to be first to the South Pole; in December he was beaten by a month by Amundsen and he and three companions perished on the return to base Jan/Feb 1912. Caption notes are by HG Ponting); The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22362692
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This photograph captures a significant moment in history during Scott's Last Expedition to the South Pole. In the top section of the image, we see Debenham, Gran, and Taylor huddled together in their cubicle, surrounded by scientific instruments and notebooks. Their focused expressions reveal their dedication to conducting research even in the harsh Antarctic conditions. In the bottom section of the photo, Dr Simpson is seen operating the unifilar magnetometer with precision. This instrument was crucial for measuring magnetic fields and understanding Earth's geomagnetic properties during this groundbreaking expedition. Taken by Herbert Ponting, an accomplished photographer who accompanied Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his ill-fated journey, this print offers a glimpse into life at base camp during that fateful winter from June to August 1911. The caption notes provided by Ponting himself add depth to our understanding of this tragic event. Despite Scott's valiant efforts to be the first person to reach the South Pole, he was beaten by Roald Amundsen just one month earlier. Tragically, Scott and three companions lost their lives while returning to base camp in January/February 1912. Preserved within a private collection today, this photograph serves as a poignant reminder of both human ambition and nature's unforgiving power in one of history's most renowned polar expeditions.
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