Captain Scott

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Captain Scott

Captain Scott. Part of Box 104 Boswell Collection. British Royal Navy officer and explorer who led two expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition, 190104, and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition, 191013. Date: circa 1900s

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© The Boswell Collection, Bexley Heritage Trust / Mary Evans

Antarctic Discovery Expeditions Explorer Ill Fated Nova Regions Scott Terra

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This photograph captures the determined and resolute gaze of Captain Robert Falcon Scott, a British Royal Navy officer and renowned explorer, circa 1900s. Scott is best known for leading two daring expeditions to the Antarctic regions: the Discovery Expedition (1901-1904) and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). The Discovery Expedition, sponsored by the Royal Geographical Society and the British Admiralty, aimed to explore and survey the uncharted territories of Antarctica. Scott's team made significant discoveries, including the discovery of the South Magnetic Pole and the first ascent of Mount Erebus. Following the success of the Discovery Expedition, Scott was driven by an insatiable desire to reach the South Pole. He led the Terra Nova Expedition, named after the ship that carried his team, with the primary objective of reaching the geographic South Pole. Tragically, Scott and his team members reached the pole only to find that Roald Amundsen and his Norwegian team had beaten them by 35 days. Scott and four of his companions died on the return journey due to a combination of exhaustion, starvation, and extreme cold. This evocative lantern slide image of Captain Scott, with its timeless quality and intriguing backstory, serves as a poignant reminder of the indomitable human spirit and the relentless pursuit of exploration and discovery.

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