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Dr Wilson, Lt Bowers and Apsley Cherry-Garrard on return from winter trip to Cape Crozier. August 1st 1911

Dr Wilson, Lt Bowers and Apsley Cherry-Garrard on return from winter trip to Cape Crozier. August 1st 1911



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Dr Wilson, Lt Bowers and Apsley Cherry-Garrard on return from winter trip to Cape Crozier. August 1st 1911

Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935)
Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge
Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Date:1911
Dr Wilson, Lt Bowers and Apsley Cherry-Garrard on return from winter trip to Cape Crozier. August 1st 1911

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EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print captured by the talented photographer Herbert Ponting, we are transported back in time to August 1st, 1911. The image showcases three remarkable men who have just returned from a daring winter trip to Cape Crozier during the British Antarctic Expedition of 1910-13. Standing proudly in front of their expedition tent, we see Dr Wilson, Lt Bowers, and Apsley Cherry-Garrard. Their weathered faces bear witness to the harsh conditions they endured during their arduous journey through the unforgiving Antarctic landscape. Yet there is also an undeniable sense of accomplishment and camaraderie that radiates from these brave explorers. Dr Edward Adrian Wilson was not only a skilled physician but also an accomplished ornithologist and artist. His expertise in these fields proved invaluable during this scientific expedition led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Lieutenant Henry Robertson "Birdie". Bowers was known for his unwavering determination and physical endurance, which made him an indispensable member of the team. And then there is Apsley Cherry-Garrard, whose memoir "The Worst Journey in the World" would later become a testament to human resilience in one of Earth's most extreme environments. As we gaze at this historical snapshot preserved within the archives of the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, we can't help but feel awe-inspired by these intrepid individuals who pushed themselves beyond their limits for knowledge and exploration. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's unyielding thirst for discovery and our ability to overcome even the harshest challenges nature throws our way.

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