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An Adelie Penguin About To Dive, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
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An Adelie Penguin About To Dive, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
An Ade lie Penguin About To Dive, c1910– 1913, (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 I. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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This print captures a moment frozen in time, showcasing an Adelie Penguin on the brink of diving into the icy waters of Antarctica. Taken between 1910 and 1913 by renowned artist Herbert Ponting, this image is part of the collection from Captain Robert Falcon Scott's final expedition. The Terra Nova Expedition, also known as the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), was a remarkable endeavor that aimed to explore and conduct scientific research in one of Earth's most extreme environments. Led by Scott, this ambitious mission included experts from various fields such as geology, zoology, photography, and meteorology. Scott's ultimate goal was to be the first person to reach the geographic South Pole. However, upon their arrival on January 17th, 1912, they were met with crushing disappointment as they discovered that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had beaten them there just weeks earlier. Tragically plagued by blizzards and dwindling supplies during their return journey, Scott and his team succumbed to the harsh conditions at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. This poignant photograph serves as a testament to both the beauty and challenges encountered during these pioneering expeditions. It stands as a reminder of Captain Scott's unwavering determination in his pursuit of scientific knowledge amidst nature's harshest elements.
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