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Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
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Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911, (1913). Petty officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912) and Dr Edward Wilson (1972-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole. 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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This print titled "Pitching the Double Tent on the Summit, c1911" by artist Henry Bowers takes us back to a significant moment in history. It captures a scene from the final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott in 1911. The image showcases Petty Officer Edgar Evans and Dr Edward Wilson diligently setting up a double tent on the summit. These brave men were part of Scott's team that tragically lost their lives during their journey back from the South Pole. Their sacrifice and determination are forever etched in history. Scott's Terra Nova Expedition aimed not only to reach the geographic South Pole but also to continue important scientific research started during his previous expedition. The diverse group of explorers included experts in various fields such as geology, zoology, meteorology, and engineering. However, upon reaching their destination on January 17th, 1912, they discovered that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had beaten them to it by a month. Despite facing blizzards and dwindling supplies on their return journey, Scott and his remaining team members perished at the end of March. It was eight months later when their bodies and diaries were found - a poignant reminder of their courage and unwavering spirit amidst harsh conditions. This photograph serves as an enduring testament to these remarkable individuals who pushed boundaries in pursuit of knowledge and exploration.
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