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South Pole Collection (page 7)

"Journey to the South Pole: Exploring the Frozen Frontier" Step back in time with Oronce Fines world map, 1531, as we embark on a captivating journey to the South Pole

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Captain Scott (b / w photo)

Captain Scott (b / w photo)
2775164 Captain Scott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut

The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut short... (colour litho)
2778139 The expedition to the South Pole by the well-known explorer Larsen has been dramatically cut short... (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: A Very Gallant Gentleman (litho)

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)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The Officers, Midwinters Day dinner, British Antarctic Expedition, Cape Evans

The Officers, Midwinters Day dinner, British Antarctic Expedition, Cape Evans
704858 The Officers, Midwinters Day dinner, British Antarctic Expedition, Cape Evans, 22nd June 1912 (b/w photo) by Nelson, Edward W

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Statue of Robert Falcon Scott (photo)

Statue of Robert Falcon Scott (photo)
585544 Statue of Robert Falcon Scott (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Robert Falcon Scott)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Three views of the dog teams led by Meares and Dimetri on the Terra Nova

Three views of the dog teams led by Meares and Dimetri on the Terra Nova
STC258394 Three views of the dog teams led by Meares and Dimetri on the Terra Nova expedition (1910-13) to the South Pole led by Captain Scott (b/w photo) by Ponting

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Portrait of Frank Wild (1873-1939) from The Heart of the Antarctic

Portrait of Frank Wild (1873-1939) from The Heart of the Antarctic
STC169088 Portrait of Frank Wild (1873-1939) from The Heart of the Antarctic by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) c.1909 (colour litho) by Marston

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background (b / w photo)

Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background (b / w photo)
6013237 Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sledge and dogs, with Mount Erebus in background)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition (b / w photo)

Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition (b / w photo)
6013231 Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition (b/w photo) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Falcon Scotts Terra Nova Expedition)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: 'They sighted their first iceberg'(b / w photo)

"They sighted their first iceberg"(b / w photo)
6013227 " They sighted their first iceberg" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: 'It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole'(b / w photo)

"It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole"(b / w photo)
6013240 " It was a black flag, the Norwegian flag. Amundsen was first at the pole" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: " It was a black flag)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: 'On all sides killer whales'(b / w photo)

"On all sides killer whales"(b / w photo)
6013236 " On all sides killer whales" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The party goes into Winter Quarters (b / w photo)

The party goes into Winter Quarters (b / w photo)
6013224 The party goes into Winter Quarters (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The party goes into Winter Quarters)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: 'The motor sledges were unpacked and landed'(b / w photo)

"The motor sledges were unpacked and landed"(b / w photo)
6013214 " The motor sledges were unpacked and landed" (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The T. S. F. used in the poles. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

The T. S. F. used in the poles. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection
XEE4140895 The T.S.F. used in the poles. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: The T.S.F. used in the poles)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: 18th century Chinese world map: above, view of the hemispheres North and South

18th century Chinese world map: above, view of the hemispheres North and South
GIA4778945 18th century Chinese world map: above, view of the hemispheres North and South, bottom view of the Arctic (North pole) and Antarctica (South pole) by Unknown artist

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The polar chronometer of HMS Erebus, used by Captain Ross on the voyage to the Antarctic

The polar chronometer of HMS Erebus, used by Captain Ross on the voyage to the Antarctic
2578569 The polar chronometer of HMS Erebus, used by Captain Ross on the voyage to the Antarctic in 1839-43 (wood & brass) by English School

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Mount Erebus and Beaufort Island from Rosss Antarctic Voyage (engraving)

Mount Erebus and Beaufort Island from Rosss Antarctic Voyage (engraving)
939905 Mount Erebus and Beaufort Island from Rosss Antarctic Voyage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Between 1839 and 1843)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Distribution of flora and fauna across the world (engraving)

Distribution of flora and fauna across the world (engraving)
3657035 Distribution of flora and fauna across the world (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distribution of flora and fauna across the world)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Organising the Camp, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09

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

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: An Iceberg, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09

An Iceberg, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09
CHT174813 An Iceberg, illustration from Nimrod in the Antarctic 1907-09 by Sir Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) by Marston, George (1882-1940); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Ice, Water and Fire

Ice, Water and Fire
James Cai

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Chasing

Chasing
James Cai

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Serene Antarctica

Serene Antarctica
James Cai

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Soviet Bulldozers in the Antarctic Continent, 1961

Soviet Bulldozers in the Antarctic Continent, 1961

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956. Pack ice and growler ice at the edge of the Antarctic

Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956. Pack ice and growler ice at the edge of the Antarctic Continent

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Trans-Antarctic Expedtion 1956. The 1955?58 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition was a

Trans-Antarctic Expedtion 1956. The 1955?58 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition was a Commonwealth-sponsored expedition that successfully completed the first overland crossing of Antarctica

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Trans-Antarctic Expedtion 1956. Explorers meet at South Pole

Trans-Antarctic Expedtion 1956. Explorers meet at South Pole. Members of the team attempting the first surface crossing of the Antarctic met up at the South Pole

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 Penguin on the ice in front of the Magga

The Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1956-1958 Penguin on the ice in front of the Magga Dan ship

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). Creator: Herbert Ponting

Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). Creator: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) writing in his quarters at Cape Evans in Antarctica

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Captain Oates, on the Terra Nova with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914)

Captain Oates, on the Terra Nova with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914)
Captain Oates, on the " Terra Nova" with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914). British Antarctic explorer Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) with expedition ponies and dogs

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Captain Scott Writing His Diary in the Hut at Cape Evans, c1911, (1914). Creator: Herbert Ponting

Captain Scott Writing His Diary in the Hut at Cape Evans, c1911, (1914). Creator: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott Writing His Diary in the Hut at Cape Evans, c1911, (1914). British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) writing in his quarters

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Earth from the Meditteranean sea to Antarctica, viewed from Apollo 17, December 1972

Earth from the Meditteranean sea to Antarctica, viewed from Apollo 17, December 1972. This was the first photograph of the south polar ice cap

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Cardiff, Norwegian Church, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies

Cardiff, Norwegian Church, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Memorial Statue to the explorer Captain Scott of the Antarctic, allegedly facing the direction from where his ultimately failed journey took place, in front of the Norwegian Church, ironical

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: South Polar Chart, 1902. Creator: Unknown

South Polar Chart, 1902. Creator: Unknown
South Polar Chart, 1902. From The Century Atlas of the World. [John Walker & Co, Ltd. London, 1902]

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: A Photograph of the Aurora Australis, c1908, (1909)

A Photograph of the Aurora Australis, c1908, (1909)
A Photograph of the Aurora Australis. The Lights in the Sky Indicate the Position of the Streamers, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Ice Crystals on roof of the Hut Porch, c1908, (1909)

Ice Crystals on roof of the Hut Porch, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Ice Crystals Formed on the Line of a Fish Trap, c1908, (1909)

Ice Crystals Formed on the Line of a Fish Trap, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Stream of Running Water in the Middle of the Ferrar Glacier in Midsummer, c1908, (1909)

Stream of Running Water in the Middle of the Ferrar Glacier in Midsummer, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Side of Ferrar Glacier. Figure of Man in Lower Left Corner, c1908, (1909)

Side of Ferrar Glacier. Figure of Man in Lower Left Corner, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Blocks of ice... to ascertain the rate of evaporation, 1908, (1909)

Blocks of ice... to ascertain the rate of evaporation, 1908, (1909)
Blocks of ice hung in the wind at the Winter Quarters in order to ascertain the rate of evaporation, 1908, (1909). Meteorological research

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85°South, c1908, (1909)

Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85°South, c1908, (1909)
Fossil Wood in Sandstone, from a Moraine in Latitude 85° South, c1908, (1909). Microscope sample from glacial debris in Antarctica

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: A Weathered Kenyte Boulder Near the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909)

A Weathered Kenyte Boulder Near the Winter Quarters, c1908, (1909). Kenyte is a variety of porphyritic phonolite or trachyte (igneous volcanic rock)

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: The Barrier Edge Breaking Away Four Miles South of Hut Point, c1908, (1909)

The Barrier Edge Breaking Away Four Miles South of Hut Point, c1908, (1909). Edge of the Great Ice Barrrier seen from the deck of the Nimrod

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Emperors Tobogganning, c1908, (1909)

Emperors Tobogganning, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Background imageSouth Pole Collection: Joyce and the Dogs in the Penguin Rookery, c1908, (1909)

Joyce and the Dogs in the Penguin Rookery, c1908, (1909). Royal Naval seaman and explorer Ernest Joyce with expedition dogs



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"Journey to the South Pole: Exploring the Frozen Frontier" Step back in time with Oronce Fines world map, 1531, as we embark on a captivating journey to the South Pole. Join us on an expedition through history and witness the remarkable feats of exploration that have unfolded in this icy realm. In 1911, sledging became synonymous with bravery and determination as adventurers pushed their limits towards uncharted territories. Edward Wilson's artwork captures the spirit of these daring explorers who braved extreme conditions for discovery. Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, immortalizes a moment frozen in time when Roald Amundsen reached his ultimate goal. Henry Bowers' artistic rendition allows us to envision the triumph and hardships faced by those who sought to conquer this unforgiving land. The plans of SS Terra Nova reveal not only a ship but also a vessel carrying dreams of scientific breakthroughs and human resilience. This iconic ship played a pivotal role in Antarctic exploration during its era. Marvel at an awe-inspiring sight captured by satellite imagery—an Aurora over Antarctica—where nature paints vibrant colors across an otherwise desolate landscape. Witness Earth's beauty from above as you explore this remote corner of our planet. As we navigate through route maps depicting Antarctic expeditions, let your imagination soar alongside these intrepid explorers who charted new paths amidst ice-covered horizons. Feel their excitement as they ventured into unknown territory driven by curiosity and ambition. Gaze upon South America at night—a breathtaking satellite image revealing bustling cities illuminated against darkness—a stark contrast to Antarctica's serene solitude. Appreciate how interconnected our world is while marveling at its diverse landscapes. Encounter adorable Emperor penguin chicks huddled together on Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea—an endearing reminder of life thriving even amidst harsh conditions. Observe their resilience mirrored by adult Emperor penguins nurturing their young ones, showcasing the circle of life in this frozen realm.