British Antarctic Expedition Collection

Captain Scott film poster, 1913 C014 / 2073
Captain Scott film poster. This 1913 film told the story of the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The crew of the Terra Nova, 1911 (b / w photo)
3037911 The crew of the Terra Nova, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Back left to right: McDonald, McDonald, Burton, McGillon, Anton, Clissold)

Depicting King Edward VIIs support of science and exploration (litho)
6014647 Depicting King Edward VIIs support of science and exploration (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The British Antarctic Expedition, some Officers of the "Discovery"(b / w photo)
1629033 The British Antarctic Expedition, some Officers of the " Discovery" (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The "Terra Nova"(chromolitho)
2790851 The " Terra Nova" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Terra Nova." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

Doctor Wilson, 1911 (b / w photo)
3037914 Doctor Wilson, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Adrian Wilson FZS (" Uncle Bill" ) (1872-1912) English physician

Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, 1911 (b / w photo)
3037913 Oates & Meares at the blubber stove in the stables, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Motor Party - Lashly, Day, Evans and Hooper, 1911 (b / w photo)
3037912 Motor Party - Lashly, Day, Evans and Hooper, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Scott in his den at Winter Quarters, 1911 (b / w photo)
3037909 Captain Scott in his den at Winter Quarters, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dog Team resting by an Iceberg (bromide print)
3106143 Dog Team resting by an Iceberg (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Freezing of the Sea (bromide print)
3106139 The Freezing of the Sea (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans at the South Pole, 1912 (b / w photo)
2639734 Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans at the South Pole, 1912 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Shackleton, from The Heart of the Antarctic
STC169094 Portrait of Shackleton, from The Heart of the Antarctic by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) c.1909 (litho) by Marston

Frontispiece for Aurora Australis, 1908-09 (colour litho)
STC169081 Frontispiece for Aurora Australis, 1908-09 (colour litho) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lieutenant Sir E H Shackleton, CVO (chromolitho)
2790436 Lieutenant Sir E H Shackleton, CVO (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lieutenant Sir E H Shackleton, CVO)

The Last Rest (bromide print)
3106147 The Last Rest (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912); Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912); Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Adelie Penguins at Cape Royds (bromide print)
3106145 Adelie Penguins at Cape Royds (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

A Grotto in an Iceberg (bromide print)
3106138 A Grotto in an Iceberg (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Ramparts of Mt. Erebus, (bromide print)
3106135 The Ramparts of Mt. Erebus, (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Polar Party on the Trail (bromide print)
3106133 The Polar Party on the Trail (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Five at the South Pole (bromide print)
3106131 The Five at the South Pole (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

Drifting Iceberg off Cape Royds (bromide print)
3106146 Drifting Iceberg off Cape Royds (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The Castle Berg (bromide print)
3106134 The Castle Berg (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

An Iceberg in Midsummer, (bromide print)
3106140 An Iceberg in Midsummer, (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans at the South Pole, 18th January 1912 (b / w photo)
STC444592 Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans at the South Pole, 18th January 1912 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Seals Basking on Pancake Ice (bromide print)
3106144 Seals Basking on Pancake Ice (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The "Terra Nova"Icebound (bromide print)
3106137 The " Terra Nova" Icebound (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Dr. Wilson of the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole
3106124 Dr. Wilson of the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole, led by Captain Scott (bromide print) by Ponting

The "Terra Nova"at the Ice Foot (bromide print)
3106142 The " Terra Nova" at the Ice Foot (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print)
3106141 Amundsens Tent at the South Pole (bromide print) by Bowers, Lieutenant Henry Robertson ( Birdie ) (1883-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Deck of the "Terra Nova"(bromide print)
3106136 The Deck of the " Terra Nova" (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Very Gallant Gentleman (litho)
STC444593 A Very Gallant Gentleman (litho) by Dollman, John Charles (1851-1934) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912)

Organising the Camp, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09
CHT174815 Organising the Camp, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09 written by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Looking north in McMurdo Sound, Antarctica. After a watercolour by E. A. Wilson. Edward Adrian Wilson, 1872 - 1912. English physician, polar explorer, natural historian, painter and ornithologist

Terra Nova, captive in heavy ice pack. After a photograph taken by Ponting. The Terra Nova was the supply ship in Robert Falcon Scotts Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913

Dog sledge, showing Mount Erebus in the background. After a photograph taken by Ponting during Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Antarctic Expedition, 1910-1913

Robert Falcon Scott Looking Through A Telescope During The Terra Nova Expedition To The South Pole In 1912. Robert Falcon Scott, 1868

Quartz-feldspar porphyry C016 / 6206
Quartz-feldspar porphyry. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Hornblende-biotite granite C016 / 6205
Hornblende-biotite granite. Geological specimen collected during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Edward A. Wilson, c. 1910 (b / w photo)
XJF3037910 Edward A. Wilson, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Adrian Wilson FZS (" Uncle Bill" ) (1872-1912)

Edward Evans, British Antarctic explorer C016 / 8813
Edward Evans (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer. Evans was second-in-command of the second Antarctic expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott that took place from 1910 to 1913

Terra Nova fish report, artwork C016 / 6164
Terra Nova fish report, artwork. Plate X from the Fish report by Regan, taken from Volume I of the British Anarctic Terra Nova Natural History Reports

Terra Nova birds report, artwork C016 / 6162
Terra Nova birds report, artwork. Plate XIV from the Birds report by Low and Kinnear, taken from Volume IV of the British Antarctic Terra Nova Natural History Reports

Terra Nova expedition notebook C016 / 6182
Terra Nova expedition notebook. Page 24 from Edward Wilsons field notebook from the Terra Nova Expedition (officially the British Antarctic Expedition 1910)

Terra Nova reports C016 / 6169
Terra Nova reports. The collection of reports made during Scotts British Antarctic Expedition 1910-1913 (also known as the Terra Nova expedition)

Terra Nova birds report, artwork C016 / 6161
Terra Nova birds report, artwork. Plate X from the Birds report by Low and Kinnear, taken from Volume IV of the British Antarctic Terra Nova Natural History Reports

Terra Nova fish report, artwork C016 / 6165
Terra Nova fish report, artwork. Plate XII from the Fish report by Regan, taken from Volume I of the British Anarctic Terra Nova Natural History Reports

Terra Nova mollusc report, artwork C016 / 6160
Terra Nova mollusc report, artwork. Plate 1 of Volume II of the British Antarctic Terra Nova Natural History reports

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The British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-1913, led by Captain Scott, was a remarkable journey of exploration and scientific discovery. The crew of the Terra Nova embarked on this treacherous expedition with unwavering determination and an insatiable thirst for knowledge. As depicted in the iconic film poster from 1913 (C014/2073), Captain Scott's leadership shines through, inspiring his team to brave the harsh conditions of Antarctica. King Edward VII's lithograph serves as a testament to his support for scientific endeavors and exploration. In black and white photographs from 1911, we catch glimpses of the courageous officers aboard the Discovery ship. Their resolve is palpable as they face unknown challenges head-on. The chromolitho image showcases the mighty Terra Nova vessel that carried them across treacherous waters. Amongst these brave men was Doctor Wilson, whose expertise proved invaluable during their arduous journey. In another photograph, Oates and Meares are seen huddled around a blubber stove in the stables - a poignant reminder of their resourcefulness amidst extreme conditions. The motor party consisting of Lashly, Day, Evans, and Hooper is captured in yet another photograph from 1911. These pioneers utilized modern technology to push boundaries in uncharted territories. Captain Scott himself can be seen in his den at Winter Quarters - a glimpse into his solitude amidst nature's grandeur. A bromide print showcases a dog team resting by an iceberg while another depicts the freezing sea - both highlighting nature's unforgiving grip on this frozen land. Finally, an awe-inspiring black-and-white photo captures Scott alongside Wilson, Oates, Bowers, and Evans at the South Pole itself in 1912 - a historic moment etched forever into history books. This collection of images encapsulates not only moments frozen in time but also represents humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge against all odds.