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Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Men, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
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Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Men, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Midwinter Day, 1912 - The Men: (Left to right, Archer, Williamson, Crean, Hooper, Keohane, Demetri), (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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is a captivating print by artist Frank Debenham that captures the essence of bravery and determination amidst the harsh Antarctic landscape. Taken during the final expedition of British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott, this image showcases the men who embarked on this treacherous journey. From left to right, we see Archer, Williamson, Crean, Hooper, Keohane, and Demetri. These individuals were part of the Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913), which aimed to continue scientific research in Antarctica while also striving to be the first to reach the South Pole. Led by Scott himself and accompanied by Dr Edward Wilson, Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers, and Petty Officer Edgar Evans; these brave souls reached their destination on 17 January 1912. However, their triumph was short-lived as they discovered that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them to it a month earlier. Tragically delayed by blizzards and running out of supplies on their return journey from the pole; Scott and his remaining team members met an untimely demise at the end of March. Their bodies were found eight months later along with poignant diaries that revealed their unwavering spirit in face of adversity. This powerful photograph serves as a testament to these courageous explorers' indomitable spirit and sacrifice for scientific advancement. It stands as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge even in some of Earth's most unforgiving environments.
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