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The Ramp and the Slopes of Erebus, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
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The Ramp and the Slopes of Erebus, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
The Ramp and the Slopes of Erebus, 1911, (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 print titled "The Ramp and the Slopes of Erebus, 1911" by Edward Wilson takes us back to a significant moment in history. It captures the essence of the final expedition led by British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott in 1910-1913. The image showcases the determination and courage of this diverse team as they embarked on their journey towards the South Pole. Scott's Terra Nova Expedition was not only focused on reaching the geographic South Pole but also aimed to continue vital scientific research in Antarctica. The group consisted of experts from various fields such as geology, zoology, surgery, photography, engineering, skiing, meteorology, and physics. In this particular photograph, we see Scott accompanied by Dr Edward Wilson along with Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers, and Petty Officer Edgar Evans. Their faces reflect both excitement and anticipation as they venture into uncharted territory. However, despite their valiant efforts and perseverance through treacherous blizzards and dwindling supplies; tragedy struck when they arrived at the South Pole on 17 January 1912 only to discover that Norwegian explorer Amundsen had beaten them there a month earlier. Stranded due to harsh weather conditions and limited resources; Scott and his remaining team members tragically lost their lives at the end of March. This poignant image serves as a reminder of their extraordinary bravery while highlighting both the triumphs and sacrifices made during these pioneering expeditions into one of Earth's most unforgiving environments.
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