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Background imageTrending: Portrait of James Fitzjames

Portrait of James Fitzjames
Photographer: Richard Beard. Expedition: British Naval Northwest Passage Expedition, 1845-48. Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrending: Tom Crean and the pups

Tom Crean and the pups
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Background imageTrending: The James Caird setting out for South Georgia

The James Caird setting out for South Georgia
Photographer: Hurley, Frank (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Date: 1916. The relief boat setting out for South Georgia

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Tom Crean

Portrait of Tom Crean
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Endurance at midwinter, 1915

Endurance at midwinter, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Ernest Shackleton

Portrait of Ernest Shackleton
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Grotto in an iceberg. Terra Nova in the distance. Taylor and Wright (Interior). January 5th 1911

Grotto in an iceberg. Terra Nova in the distance. Taylor and Wright (Interior). January 5th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Leader:Capt Robert Falcon Scott Date

Background imageTrending: Map of Scotts and Amundsens route to the South Pole

Map of Scotts and Amundsens route to the South Pole
Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Photograph of map showing Scotts and Amundsens route to the Pole (variation made by Ponting)

Background imageTrending: Return of the sun after the long winter darkness

Return of the sun after the long winter darkness
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Perce Blackbarow and Mrs Chippy

Perce Blackbarow and Mrs Chippy
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: The Skipper. Frank Worsley

The Skipper. Frank Worsley
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Saved

Saved
Photographer: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Group of men on the shore wave at a small rowing boat out to sea in the distance

Background imageTrending: Frank Wild examining the wreckage of the Endurance

Frank Wild examining the wreckage of the Endurance
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: Soccer on the floe whilst waiting for the ice to break up. December 20th. Lat 62. 42 17. 58 W

Soccer on the floe whilst waiting for the ice to break up. December 20th. Lat 62. 42 17. 58 W
Photograher: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. The ship Endurance beset in the ice. A group of men are playing soccer on the ice

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Frank Wild

Portrait of Frank Wild
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17(Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Men and dogs on the ice, Endurance in the background

Men and dogs on the ice, Endurance in the background
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Piper Gilbert Kerr and Emperor penguin off Coats Land, 1904

Piper Gilbert Kerr and Emperor penguin off Coats Land, 1904
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce

Background imageTrending: Paraselena. McMurdo Sound, 10. 30am, 20 June 1911

Paraselena. McMurdo Sound, 10. 30am, 20 June 1911
Medium: watercolour. Artist: E.A.Wilson (1872-1912). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova). Paraselene

Background imageTrending: Paraselena 15 January 1911. 9. 30pm Cape Evans McMurdo Sound

Paraselena 15 January 1911. 9. 30pm Cape Evans McMurdo Sound
Medium: watercolour. Artist: E.A.Wilson (1872-1912). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova). Paraselene

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Harry D. S. Goodsir

Portrait of Harry D. S. Goodsir
Photographer: Richard Beard. Expedition: British Naval Northwest Passage Expedition, 1845-48. Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrending: Captain Robert Falcon Scott. April 13th 1911

Captain Robert Falcon Scott. April 13th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1911 Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Background imageTrending: The Terra Nova and a berg at ice-foot. January 16th 1911

The Terra Nova and a berg at ice-foot. January 16th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Leader:Capt Robert Falcon Scott Date

Background imageTrending: Mount Erebus, 2 April 1911. 6pm

Mount Erebus, 2 April 1911. 6pm
Medium: watercolour. Artist: E.A.Wilson (1872-1912). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova)

Background imageTrending: The Polar Party at the South Pole

The Polar Party at the South Pole
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Date: January 1912

Background imageTrending: Captain Lawrence Oates

Captain Lawrence Oates
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1911 Captain Lawrence Oates

Background imageTrending: The Polar Party at the South Pole. Standing: Oates, Scott, Evans. Seated: Bowers and Wilson

The Polar Party at the South Pole. Standing: Oates, Scott, Evans. Seated: Bowers and Wilson
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1912 The Polar Party at the South Pole

Background imageTrending: In the pack ice, from the Main-top of the Terra Nova. (T. Gran and Lees). December 12th 1910

In the pack ice, from the Main-top of the Terra Nova. (T. Gran and Lees). December 12th 1910
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1910 In the pack ice

Background imageTrending: Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley at Patience Camp

Ernest Shackleton and Frank Hurley at Patience Camp
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Endurance in a pressure, a week before she was finally crushed

Endurance in a pressure, a week before she was finally crushed
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915

Endurance caught in a pressure crack, October, 1915
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: Round the Night Watchmans fire

Round the Night Watchmans fire
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: The Endurance among great blocks of pressure ice

The Endurance among great blocks of pressure ice
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up

Endurance waiting for the pack ice to open up
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: The Cavern in the iceberg without figures. Terra Nova in distance. January 8th 1911

The Cavern in the iceberg without figures. Terra Nova in distance. January 8th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911

The Castle Berg, with dog sledge. September 17th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1911 The Castle Berg, with dog sledge

Background imageTrending: The Terra Nova held up in the ice. December 11th 1910

The Terra Nova held up in the ice. December 11th 1910
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1910 The Terra Nova held up in the ice

Background imageTrending: Endurance crushed by the ice and sinking

Endurance crushed by the ice and sinking
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: Curtain aurora

Curtain aurora
Medium: watercolour with pastel. Artist: E.A.Wilson (1872-1912). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery)

Background imageTrending: The sledge dog Chris and the Gramophone

The sledge dog Chris and the Gramophone
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Background imageTrending: Patrick Keohane

Patrick Keohane
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date: Portrait of Patrick Keohane

Background imageTrending: Chris and the Gramophone

Chris and the Gramophone
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Leader:Capt Robert Falcon Scott Date

Background imageTrending: Tom Crean, November 1911

Tom Crean, November 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1911 Portrait of Tom Crean

Background imageTrending: Learning to roll - two kayaks

Learning to roll - two kayaks
Photographer: Cozens, Henry Iliffe (1904-1995). Expedition: British Arctic Air Route Expedition 1930-31. Leader: Henry George (Gino) Watkins. Date: 1930

Background imageTrending: Group of all the Shore Party (except Clissold, ill and Herbert Ponting photographing the Party)

Group of all the Shore Party (except Clissold, ill and Herbert Ponting photographing the Party). October 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Portrait of Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Attributed to the Frank Debenham collection. Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Date: 1912

Background imageTrending: The cinematographer (Hurley) at work

The cinematographer (Hurley) at work
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Hussey with Samson and another dog

Hussey with Samson and another dog
Photographer: Hurley, James Francis (Frank) (1885-1962). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton

Background imageTrending: Harbord and Mackintosh

Harbord and Mackintosh
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Arthur Edward Harbord (left) and Aeneas Lionel Acton Mackintosh (right) with a bandage over his right eye

Background imageTrending: Ernest Shackleton

Ernest Shackleton
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Ernest Shackleton stands with hands on hips

Background imageTrending: HMS Terror. Arctic Expedition 1836-37

HMS Terror. Arctic Expedition 1836-37
HMS Terror, nine months in the Ice of Frozen-Strait, under the command of Captain, now Rear Admiral Sir George Back, April, 1836-37. Photograph from a painting by E.W.Cooke. Arctic Expedition 1836-37

Background imageTrending: Heinz Advertisement

Heinz Advertisement
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Background imageTrending: Camp on the breaking pack ice, Weddell Sea, 1915

Camp on the breaking pack ice, Weddell Sea, 1915
Medium: Oil painting. Artist: George Marston (1882-1940). Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17 (Endurance). Leader: Ernest Shackleton

Background imageTrending: Penola in Port Lockroy. Luigi di Savola Peak in background

Penola in Port Lockroy. Luigi di Savola Peak in background
Photographer: Stephenson, Alfred (1908-1999). Expedition: British Graham Land Expedition 1934-37. Leader: John Rymill. Date: 1936

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Lt Graham Gore

Portrait of Lt Graham Gore
Photographer: Richard Beard. Expedition: British Naval Northwest Passage Expedition, 1845-48. Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrending: Portrait of Henry Thomas Dundas le Vescomte

Portrait of Henry Thomas Dundas le Vescomte
Photographer: Richard Beard. Expedition: British Naval Northwest Passage Expedition, 1845-48. Location: Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge

Background imageTrending: Dr Atkinsons dog team landing stores from the Terra Nova. December 2nd 1911

Dr Atkinsons dog team landing stores from the Terra Nova. December 2nd 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: Arrival of the rescue ship off Elephant Island

Arrival of the rescue ship off Elephant Island
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Endurance battling with high blocks of pressure ice

Endurance battling with high blocks of pressure ice
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17

Background imageTrending: Apsley Cherry-Garrard

Apsley Cherry-Garrard
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Portrait of Cherry-Garrard in full sledging outfit

Background imageTrending: The cook skinning a penguin

The cook skinning a penguin
Photograher: Frank Hurley. Expedition: Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Charles Green, the cook

Background imageTrending: Apsley Cherry-Garrard on his return from the Barrier. January 29th 1912

Apsley Cherry-Garrard on his return from the Barrier. January 29th 1912
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: Bernard Day on return from Barrier. December 21 1911

Bernard Day on return from Barrier. December 21 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: Terra Nova at ice-foot. Barne Cape and glacier in background. January 15th 1911

Terra Nova at ice-foot. Barne Cape and glacier in background. January 15th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1911 Terra Nova at ice-foot

Background imageTrending: The Terra Nova held up in the pack ice. December 13th 1910

The Terra Nova held up in the pack ice. December 13th 1910
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Leader:Capt Robert Falcon Scott Date

Background imageTrending: Herbert Ponting standing on his head

Herbert Ponting standing on his head
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Herbert Ponting stands on his head on the ice

Background imageTrending: Lt Henry Bowers, Dr Edward Wilson and Apsley Cherry-Garrard beside their sledge

Lt Henry Bowers, Dr Edward Wilson and Apsley Cherry-Garrard beside their sledge
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Background imageTrending: Arthur Edward Harbord

Arthur Edward Harbord
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Full length photograph of Arthur Harbord aboard ship

Background imageTrending: Shackleton. Return of Southern Party after 126 days journey

Shackleton. Return of Southern Party after 126 days journey
British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09. Leader: Ernest Shackleton. Ernest Shackleton standing on deck of the ship Nimrod

Background imageTrending: The Balloon

The Balloon
Photographer: Charles Reginald Ford (1880-1972). Expedition: British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery). View across ice to the ascent of the meteorological balloon

Background imageTrending: Melville Island from Banks Land

Melville Island from Banks Land
One of a series of eight chromolithograph sketches by Lieut S. Gurney Cresswell (1827-1867), of the voyage of HMS Investigator under Captain McClure, 1850-54

Background imageTrending: Discovery in winter quarters, McMurdo Sound looking north

Discovery in winter quarters, McMurdo Sound looking north
Medium: watercolour. Artist: E.A.Wilson (1872-1912). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1901-04 (Discovery)

Background imageTrending: Hut Point, McMurdo Sound, 7 April 1911

Hut Point, McMurdo Sound, 7 April 1911
Medium: watercolour. Artist: E.A.Wilson (1872-1912). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 (Terra Nova)

Background imageTrending: Northern Party at Cape Adare

Northern Party at Cape Adare
Photographer: George Murray Levick (1877-1956). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Capt Robert Falcon Scott. Date: 1911

Background imageTrending: Foundering in soft snow: Bowers sledge team; Wilson pushing; Oates and PO Evans repairing

Foundering in soft snow: Bowers sledge team; Wilson pushing; Oates and PO Evans repairing
Photographer: Capt Robert Falcon Scott Exhibition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Location: Scott Polar Research Institute

Background imageTrending: 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 imageTrending: Thomas Clissold the cook making pies. January 1912

Thomas Clissold the cook making pies. January 1912
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: The Terra Nova in heavy weather

The Terra Nova in heavy weather
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1912 The Terra Nova in heavy weather

Background imageTrending: Group of Adelie penguins on an ice floe, with Mount Erebus in background. January 5th 1911

Group of Adelie penguins on an ice floe, with Mount Erebus in background. January 5th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date

Background imageTrending: Smoke cloud from Mount Erebus. January 15th 1911

Smoke cloud from Mount Erebus. January 15th 1911
Photographer:Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 Date:1911 Smoke cloud from Mount Erebus

Background imageTrending: Young Emperor penguin chicks

Young Emperor penguin chicks
Photographer:Hurley, Frank (1885-1962) Location:Scott Polar Research Institute, University of Cambridge Expedition:Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition, 1914-17 (Endurance)

Background imageTrending: Blazer taking HMS Erebus in tow, 31 May 1845, 6PM

Blazer taking HMS Erebus in tow, 31 May 1845, 6PM
Artist: Graham Gore. Watercolour and pen sketch of HMS Erebus, 1845

Background imageTrending: HMS Erebus, 22 May 1845, 3AM, off Aldborough

HMS Erebus, 22 May 1845, 3AM, off Aldborough
Artist: Graham Gore. Watercolour and pen sketch of HMS Erebus, 1845

Background imageTrending: Supper on the march

Supper on the march
Photographer: Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935). Expedition: British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Leader: Captain Robert Falcon Scott. Evans, Bowers, Wilson and Scott sit in a tent round a stove

Background imageTrending: Able Seaman Anderson

Able Seaman Anderson
Scottish National Antarctic Expedition 1902-04. Leader: William Speirs Bruce. Anderson stands on skis on the ice. He holds one ski pole



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