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Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection

The Antarctic Relief Expeditions consisted of two voyages undertaken to aid the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901-04. These photographs chronicle the second relief expedition, 1903-04.

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Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Capt Colbeck and Dr Davidson visiting the Terra Nova

Capt Colbeck and Dr Davidson visiting the Terra Nova
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Lt Evans and Good adrift on a floe

Lt Evans and Good adrift on a floe
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Our first view of the Discovery from the ship

Our first view of the Discovery from the ship
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Terra Nova arriving at Discoverys winter quarters. Crew of Discovery boarding

Terra Nova arriving at Discoverys winter quarters. Crew of Discovery boarding
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Heavy weather

Heavy weather
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Deck of ship awash with water

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Two mines

Two mines
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Two explosions on the ice

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Lt Royds about ready to fire a mine Terra Nova in the distance

Lt Royds about ready to fire a mine Terra Nova in the distance
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Cape Crozier and the end of great ice barrier

Cape Crozier and the end of great ice barrier
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Davidson on Franklin Island

Dr Davidson on Franklin Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Dr Davidson on land holding a rifle

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Morning

Morning
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge The ship Morning alongside the ice

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Water warm berg, at sea

Water warm berg, at sea
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: A mine. Showing cracks in the ice

A mine. Showing cracks in the ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Leaving the Discovery 1903. Winter quarters in the distance

Leaving the Discovery 1903. Winter quarters in the distance
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: First sight of the Discovery 1903

First sight of the Discovery 1903
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Terra Nova in loose pack. Showing suns reflection on the water

Terra Nova in loose pack. Showing suns reflection on the water
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge The ship Terra Nova in loose pack

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Looking for the Discovery

Looking for the Discovery
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Morning in Beaufort Strait

Morning in Beaufort Strait
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge The ship Morning in Beaufort Strait

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Sledging, eight men man-hauling a sledge

Sledging, eight men man-hauling a sledge
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Sledging. Man-hauling a sledge on the ice

Sledging. Man-hauling a sledge on the ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Coaling from the glacier, Mornings masts showing above the ice

Coaling from the glacier, Mornings masts showing above the ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Capt Colbeck and a Weddell seal

Capt Colbeck and a Weddell seal
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Capt

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dog team

Dog team
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Engineer of the Discovery

Engineer of the Discovery
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Man on ski with ski pole

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Football match between Mornings and Terra Novas. 18 miles from Discovery

Football match between Mornings and Terra Novas. 18 miles from Discovery
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Football match on the ice

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Emperor penguin. Shadow of the photographer in foreground

Emperor penguin. Shadow of the photographer in foreground
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Emperor penguin

Emperor penguin
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Weddell seal making for crack in ice

Weddell seal making for crack in ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Weddell seal on the ice

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Whale among the ice

Whale among the ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Whale alongside the ice

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Finner whale diving

Finner whale diving
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Whale diving beside ice

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Wet weather

Wet weather
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Heavy weather. Waves washing over the deck of the ship

Heavy weather. Waves washing over the deck of the ship
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Deck of the ship awash with water

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Capts Scott and Colbeck on top of an Island in McMurdo Strait

Capts Scott and Colbeck on top of an Island in McMurdo Strait
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Standing by for a squeeze in McMurdo Strait

Standing by for a squeeze in McMurdo Strait
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Lake on Cape Royds, Capt Colbeck and party in distance

Lake on Cape Royds, Capt Colbeck and party in distance
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge View across the lake on Cape Royds

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Road post at Cape Crozier

Road post at Cape Crozier
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Adelie penguin and chick on nest of stones

Adelie penguin and chick on nest of stones
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Skua gulls and Penguins on Franklin Island

Skua gulls and Penguins on Franklin Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Launching the boat at Franklin Island

Launching the boat at Franklin Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Furling the head sails

Furling the head sails
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Possession Island

Possession Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Hut on Cape Adare

Hut on Cape Adare
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Cape Adare

Cape Adare
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Scott Island

Scott Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Scott Island

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Tabular iceberg

Tabular iceberg
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Wilsons hut Cape Royds

Dr Wilsons hut Cape Royds
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Wilson and party at Cape Royds

Dr Wilson and party at Cape Royds
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Group of men digging

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Mount Erebus, from the sea

Mount Erebus, from the sea
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Morning and Terra Nova at the edge of the fast ice 18 miles from Discovery Jan

Morning and Terra Nova at the edge of the fast ice 18 miles from Discovery Jan
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Baby skua at Cape Royds

Baby skua at Cape Royds
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Baby skua amongst the rocks

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Davidson and Lt Evans going sledging. The Drs tights were an experiment and were

Dr Davidson and Lt Evans going sledging. The Drs tights were an experiment and were
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: John Donald Morrison, standing on deck of Morning

John Donald Morrison, standing on deck of Morning
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Coaling in a blizzard

Coaling in a blizzard
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Capt Colbeck and Officers of the Morning

Capt Colbeck and Officers of the Morning
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Capts Scott and Colbeck climbing on Island in McMurdo Strait

Capts Scott and Colbeck climbing on Island in McMurdo Strait
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: John Donald Morrison

John Donald Morrison
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Davidson on deck

Dr Davidson on deck
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Ashore on Scott Island. Christmas Day 1903

Ashore on Scott Island. Christmas Day 1903
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Wilson and Cross packing seal skins

Dr Wilson and Cross packing seal skins
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Dr Edward Wilson entering his tent at Cape Royds

Dr Edward Wilson entering his tent at Cape Royds
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Firing a mine

Firing a mine
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Hut Point Discovery Winter Quarters. Showing memorial cross for Vince

Hut Point Discovery Winter Quarters. Showing memorial cross for Vince
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Hut Point Discovery Winter Quarters

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Two sledges

Two sledges
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Sledging. Man-hauling a sledge on the ice

Sledging. Man-hauling a sledge on the ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Sledging

Sledging
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Two man-hauling sledge groups

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Cape Armitage from the south, our farthest south

Cape Armitage from the south, our farthest south
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Cape Armitage from the south

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Weddell seal

Weddell seal
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Weddell seal on sea shore

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Bashful Weddell seal

Bashful Weddell seal
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Lt England with dead Molly mawk

Lt England with dead Molly mawk
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Terra Nova in McMurdo Strait

Terra Nova in McMurdo Strait
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Reading records Cape Crozier

Reading records Cape Crozier
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Reading records, Cape Crozier

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Adelie penguins and chicks

Adelie penguins and chicks
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Adelie penguins and chicks

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Skua gulls nest and eggs Franklin Island

Skua gulls nest and eggs Franklin Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Penguins on the beach, Franklin Island

Penguins on the beach, Franklin Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: The beach, Franklin Island, with Adelie penguins

The beach, Franklin Island, with Adelie penguins
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge View of the beach, Franklin Island

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: The beach, Franklin Island

The beach, Franklin Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Ramming ice

Ramming ice
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Post office, Possession Island. A man places contents inside a canister

Post office, Possession Island. A man places contents inside a canister
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Post office, Possession Island

Post office, Possession Island
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Cape Adare. A man walks amongst a group of Adelie penguins

Cape Adare. A man walks amongst a group of Adelie penguins
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Scott Island. Rock formation

Scott Island. Rock formation
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Scott Island. Rock formation

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Islands in McMurdo Strait

Islands in McMurdo Strait
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge View of islands in McMurdo Strait

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Water warm berg

Water warm berg
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Seascape with iceberg

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: Tabular bergs

Tabular bergs
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Seascape with tabular iceberg

Background imageAntarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Collection: The ice in which the Discovery was held fast

The ice in which the Discovery was held fast
Photographer: Morrison, John Donald. Expedition: Antarctic Relief Expeditions 1902-04 Date: 1904 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Seascape with small floes of ice



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