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Framed Print : Terra Nova arriving at Discoverys winter quarters. Crew of Discovery boarding
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Terra Nova arriving at Discoverys winter quarters. Crew of Discovery boarding
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald.
Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04
Date: 1904
Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
The steam and sail powered ship Terra Nova alongside the ice
Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, offers excellence in the study of the Arctic and Antarctic
Media ID 11476949
© Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
21.5"x17.5" (55x44cm) Premium Frame
Step back in time with our captivating Framed Print from the Media Storehouse collection. This extraordinary image captures the historic moment of Terra Nova's arrival at Discovery's winter quarters in Antarctica in 1904. Witness the crew of the Discovery Expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott boarding the relief ship, as they prepared for their fateful journey to the South Pole. This vintage photograph, taken by John Donald Morrison for the Scott Polar Research Institute, is a rare glimpse into the heroic age of Antarctic exploration. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and spark intrigue and conversation with its breathtaking detail and rich storytelling.
Framed and mounted 17x12 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 21.5x17.5 inches (546x444mm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 41.8cm x 41.8cm (16.5" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 54.6cm x 44.4cm (21.5" x 17.5")
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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In this photo print, taken by the talented photographer John Donald Morrison, we are transported back in time to witness a remarkable moment in history. The image captures the awe-inspiring sight of the renowned ship Terra Nova arriving at Discovery's winter quarters during the Antarctic Relief Expeditions of 1902-04. As our eyes delve into this frozen landscape, we see the mighty vessel standing tall against a backdrop of icy splendor. With its powerful steam and sail propulsion system, Terra Nova has successfully navigated through treacherous waters to reach this remote location. Its presence is both imposing and reassuring, symbolizing hope and resilience amidst nature's harshest conditions. The significance of this scene lies not only in the arrival of Terra Nova but also in witnessing the crew members from Discovery boarding her. These brave individuals have spent months enduring extreme cold temperatures and battling unforgiving elements as they conducted scientific research and explored uncharted territories. Now, with their mission complete or temporarily paused for resupplying purposes, they eagerly embark on their journey home or prepare for further adventures that lie ahead. Preserved within the archives of Scott Polar Research Institute at University of Cambridge since 1904, this photograph serves as a testament to human determination and exploration spirit. It reminds us that even in an era devoid of modern technology and conveniences, mankind was capable of pushing boundaries beyond imagination. As we gaze upon this extraordinary piece captured by John Donald Morrison over a century ago, let us be inspired by those who dared to venture into unknown realms for knowledge acquisition and discovery. May it serve as a reminder that there will always be new frontiers waiting to be explored – whether they lie within ourselves or across vast expanses yet untouched by human footprints.
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