Polar Exploration Collection

Fridtjof Nansens 1893 ship the Fram frozen into ice

Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). Creator: Edward Wilson
Looking North in McMurdo Sound, 1911, (1946). View of seals in Antarctica by Dr Edward Wilson, a member of Robert Falcon Scotts doomed expedition to the South Pole

Cape Evans in Winter (colour litho)
NBY332284 Cape Evans in Winter (colour litho) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info)

Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

Otto Schmidt, Soviet Arctic explorer
Otto Yulievich Schmidt (left, 1891-1956), Soviet Arctic explorer and geophysicist, greeting one of the rescue pilots (right) during the Chelyuskin expedition to the Arctic

The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. Creator: Unknown
The Crew of the Hansa on an Ice-Floe; German Artic Voyages, 1875. From Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London] and Galpin

Map of the North Polar Regions; North Polar Discovery, 1875. Creator: Unknown
Map of the North Polar Regions; North Polar Discovery, 1875. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates. [Cassell, Petter, and Galpin, c1880, London]

We Conquer the Open Spaces of the Arctic Regions and the Far North, 1932. Creator: Debabov
We Conquer the Open Spaces of the Arctic Regions and the Far North, 1932. Private Collection

Portrait of man in suit with moustache, possibly Andrée, Salomon August (1854-1897)... 1890-1895. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of man in suit with moustache, possibly Andree, Salomon August (1854-1897), engineer, physicist, polar researcher, 1890-1895

Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Creator: Cornelius Ketel
Sir Martin Frobisher, late 16th century, (1946). Portrait of Martin Frobisher (c1535-1594), English navigator, explorer and privateer who made three voyages to the New World in search of

Deadly Pole, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th August 1913 (colour litho)
XIR414881 Deadly Pole, back cover illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 10th August 1913 (colour litho) by French School

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)

To the Health of Dr Nansen!, the Royal Societies Club Banquet, 5 February 1897 (litho)
1597601 To the Health of Dr Nansen!, the Royal Societies Club Banquet, 5 February 1897 (litho) by Begg, Samuel (fl.1886-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Health of Dr Nansen)

The Kings Visit to the Antarctic Exploring-Ship "Discovery"at Cowes, 5 August
1628988 The Kings Visit to the Antarctic Exploring-Ship " Discovery" at Cowes, 5 August, Sir Clements Markham presenting Captain Scott to His Majesty (litho) by Begg

The Shackleton Expeditions flagship, the Endurance, 1914 (litho)
972802 The Shackleton Expeditions flagship, the Endurance, 1914 (litho) by Macpherson, Douglas (1871-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shackleton Expeditions flagship, the Endurance)

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

Ice Breaker Ermac, 1899 (oil on canvas)
TW427208 Ice Breaker Ermac, 1899 (oil on canvas) by Tolidze, S. (fl.1899); 80.8 x 118.3 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK; eTyne & Wear Archives & Museums; out of copyright

The Arctic Discovery Ship Resolute (engraving)
2772527 The Arctic Discovery Ship Resolute (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Arctic Discovery Ship Resolute)

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)

Capt. Oates during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13
3106130 Capt. Oates during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

The Return of the Sverdrup Expedition (engraving)
1601110 The Return of the Sverdrup Expedition (engraving) by Sabattier, Louis Remy (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Return of the Sverdrup Expedition)

Sledge party leaving H. M. S. Investigator in Mercy Bay, 15th April 1853, engraved by E
NBY332274 Sledge party leaving H.M.S. Investigator in Mercy Bay, 15th April 1853, engraved by E. Walker, published by Ackermann & Co

Sledging over hummocky ice, April 1853, engraved by William Simpson
NBY332275 Sledging over hummocky ice, April 1853, engraved by William Simpson, published by Ackermann & Co. 1854 (colour litho) by Cresswell, Samuel Gurney (1827-67) (after); Newberry Library

H. M. S. Investigator in the Pack, 8th October 1850, engraved by E
NBY332271 H.M.S. Investigator in the Pack, 8th October 1850, engraved by E. Walker, published in 1854 (colour litho) by Cresswell, Samuel Gurney (1827-67) (after); 31.7x41.9 cm; Newberry Library

Petty Officer Edgar Evans during the Terra Nova
STC273066 Petty Officer Edgar Evans during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting

Illictu and Otoogiu, illustration from Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a
708880 Illictu and Otoogiu, illustration from Narrative of a Second Voyage in Search of a North-west Passage, published 1835 (colour litho) by Ross

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)

Lieut. Bowers during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13
3106128 Lieut. Bowers during the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole(bromide print) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Captain Scott writing his Diary, during the Terra Nova
3106125 Captain Scott writing his Diary, during the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole (bromide print) by Ponting

The Departure Of Sar Il Duca Degli Abruzzi For The Journey To The North Pole, The Kings Last Greeting (colour litho)
2798176 The Departure Of Sar Il Duca Degli Abruzzi For The Journey To The North Pole, The Kings Last Greeting (colour litho) by Beltrame

Mr C E Borchgrevink, Leader of the Antarctic Expedition (engraving)
1606401 Mr C E Borchgrevink, Leader of the Antarctic Expedition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr C E Borchgrevink, Leader of the Antarctic Expedition)

The Baldwin-Ziegler Polar Expedition (b / w photo)
1628861 The Baldwin-Ziegler Polar Expedition (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Baldwin-Ziegler Polar Expedition)

The Return of Lieutenant Pearys Polar Expedition, the "Windward"at Sydney, Cape Breton
1601108 The Return of Lieutenant Pearys Polar Expedition, the " Windward" at Sydney, Cape Breton, 18 September (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Late Lieutenant Bellot (engraving)
1097358 The Late Lieutenant Bellot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Lieutenant Bellot)

An Autograph Sketch Chart by Dr Nansen (engraving)
1605746 An Autograph Sketch Chart by Dr Nansen (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Autograph Sketch Chart by Dr Nansen)

Return of Dr Nansens North Pole Expedition (engraving)
1605781 Return of Dr Nansens North Pole Expedition (engraving) by Forestier, Amedee (1854-1930) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Return of Dr Nansens North Pole Expedition)

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"Polar Exploration: A Journey into the Frozen Unknown" In 1893, Fridtjof Nansen's ship, the Fram, became a symbol of resilience as it was frozen into ice during his daring polar expedition. The image of Cape Evans in Winter captures the ethereal beauty and harshness of this icy landscape. Admiral Teddy Evans, a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, fearlessly ventured into uncharted territories in 1916. His determination paved the way for future explorers like Otto Schmidt, a Soviet Arctic explorer who pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding of these remote regions. Centuries earlier, Sir Martin Frobisher embarked on an epic voyage in search of the Northwest Passage. His courage and tenacity are immortalized in Cornelius Ketel's striking portrait from 1946. The perils faced by these explorers were not to be underestimated. Le Petit Journal's chilling illustration from August 10th, 1913 depicts the treacherous nature of reaching the Deadly Pole. As early as 1833, brave souls like those depicted in North Shore of Great Slave Lake engraving dared to explore unknown lands with limited resources at their disposal. Similarly, Franklin's expedition in 1823 showcases their resourcefulness as they prepared an encampment on Barren Grounds while gathering lichen for sustenance. The crew aboard Terra Nova braved unimaginable conditions during their historic journey in 1911. Their black-and-white photograph serves as a reminder that exploration often comes at great personal sacrifice. Dr Nansen's achievements were celebrated at the Royal Societies Club Banquet in February 1897 when he raised a toast to his health. This event highlighted not only his individual triumph but also acknowledged all those who risked everything for scientific discovery. Even royalty recognized the significance when King Edward VII visited Captain Scott aboard "Discovery" at Cowes in August.