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A group photograph of Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr Wilson on their return to Discovery from the attempt to reach the South Pole. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903), 1905 (b/w photo)
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A group photograph of Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr Wilson on their return to Discovery from the attempt to reach the South Pole. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903), 1905 (b/w photo)
7295416 A group photograph of Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr Wilson on their return to Discovery from the attempt to reach the South Pole. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903), 1905 (b/w photo) by Shackleton, Ernest Henry (1874-1922); 24.8x16.2x3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: A group photograph of Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr Wilson on their return to Discovery from the attempt to reach the South Pole. Behind them are the two remaining sledges, still flying their sledging flag. They were met between 6-8 miles from the ship by Skelton (Eng. Lt.) and Bernacchi (the Physicist). Bernacchi described their appearance in his diary: "Long beards, hair dirt, swollen lips & peeled complexions, & blood-shot eyes made them almost unrecognisable.
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This historic photo captures a moment of triumph and exhaustion as Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr. Wilson return to the Discovery from their attempt to reach the South Pole. The three men stand together, their faces weathered by the harsh Antarctic conditions they faced on their journey. Behind them are the two remaining sledges, still proudly flying their sledging flag.
The image is a testament to the incredible resilience and determination of these explorers as they pushed themselves to the limits in pursuit of scientific discovery and exploration. Despite their long beards, dirty hair, swollen lips, peeled complexions, and blood-shot eyes making them almost unrecognizable, there is a sense of pride in their weary expressions.
As we look at this photograph today, we are reminded of the bravery and spirit of adventure that drove these men to explore unknown territories in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Their legacy lives on as an inspiration for future generations of explorers who continue to push boundaries and seek new frontiers in our world.
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