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Ice Structure, c1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick
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Ice Structure, c1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick
Ice Structure, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole. The Terra Nova Expedition, officially the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), included a geologist, a zoologist, a surgeon, a photographer, an engineer, a ski expert, a meteorologist and a physicist among others. Scott wished to continue the scientific work that he had begun when leading the Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic in 1901-04. He also wanted to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. Scott, accompanied by Dr Edward Wilson, Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Petty Officer Edgar Evans, reached the Pole on 17 January 1912, only to find that the Norwegian expedition under Amundsen had beaten them to their objective by a month. Delayed by blizzards, and running out of supplies, Scott and the remainder of his team died at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. From Scotts Last Expedition, Volume II. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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This photo print, titled "Ice Structure, c1911" captures the essence of the final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Taken by artist G Murray Levick in 1913 as part of the Terra Nova Expedition, this image showcases the harsh and unforgiving beauty of the Antarctic landscape. Led by Scott, this historic expedition aimed to continue scientific research while also striving to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. Accompanied by a diverse team including a geologist, zoologist, surgeon, photographer, engineer, ski expert, meteorologist and physicist among others; their journey was one filled with determination and ambition. However, upon reaching their long-awaited destination on 17 January 1912 after enduring treacherous blizzards and dwindling supplies; they were met with disappointment. The Norwegian expedition led by Amundsen had already achieved this feat a month earlier. Tragically delayed and faced with insurmountable challenges in their return journey due to extreme weather conditions and limited resources; Scott along with Dr Edward Wilson, Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers, and Petty Officer Edgar Evans succumbed at the end of March. Their bodies were discovered eight months later alongside poignant diaries that documented their valiant efforts. This remarkable photograph serves as a testament to both human resilience in pursuit of exploration and discovery but also highlights nature's formidable power over man. It is an evocative reminder of Captain Scott's indomitable spirit that continues to inspire generations even today.
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