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British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery) Gallery

Selection of photographs from the British National Antarctic Expedition which was led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott. The aim of the expedition was to undertake an extensive exploration of the Ross Sea region of Antarctica.

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Eva about to ascend, 4 February 1902 Featured British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery) Image

Eva about to ascend, 4 February 1902

Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). The first Antarctic flight was an ascent in a tethered hydrogen balloon, named Eva. They reached about 250m. In the photograph men are standing on the ice beside the inflated observation balloon. The ship Discovery is moored up alongside the ice behind them

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Main Western sledging party Featured British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery) Image

Main Western sledging party

Photographer: Reginald William Skelton (1872-1956). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). Group of expedition members beside a sledge. Eight men standing, four men sitting. Standing: second from right - Tom Crean, third from right -Frank Wild. Seated: first from left - Edgar Evans

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