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Manning the Pumps, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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Manning the Pumps, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Manning the Pumps, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew on the Terra Nova. 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 I. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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The print titled "Manning the Pumps, c1910–1913" captures a moment of resilience and determination amidst the harsh conditions of the Antarctic. Taken by renowned photographer Herbert Ponting during Captain Robert Falcon Scott's final expedition, it depicts the crew on board the Terra Nova. This historic British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913) was comprised of a diverse team including geologists, zoologists, surgeons, engineers, and more. Their mission was twofold: to continue scientific research initiated during Scott's previous expedition in 1901-04 and to be the first to reach the South Pole. In this particular image, we see crew members working together tirelessly at their pumps. The frozen landscape surrounding them serves as a stark reminder of both their isolation and vulnerability in this unforgiving environment. Despite facing extreme weather conditions and dwindling supplies, these brave men remained steadfast in their pursuit. Tragically, upon reaching their goal on January 17th, 1912, they discovered that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had beaten them to it just one month earlier. Hindered by blizzards and depleted resources on their return journey, Scott and his remaining team perished in March that same year. This poignant photograph is a testament to the indomitable spirit of exploration embodied by Captain Scott and his companions. It stands as a powerful reminder of both human ambition and nature's formidable forces – an enduring symbol of bravery etched into history through Ponting's lens.
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