Mcmurdo Collection

How Captain Scott is attacking the South Pole
Double page spread from The Sphere, showing a map of Antarctica along with the route of Captain Scott and his team of ponies, dogs and men in their attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole

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Antarctica, Ross Sea, Dry Valleys. View of the entrance of the Dry Valleys. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Ross Sea, Dry Valleys. Canada Glacier. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Ross Sea, Dry Valleys. Canada Glacier. Date: 11/09/2007

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Antarctica, Ross Sea, Dry Valleys. Canada Glacier. Date: 11/09/2007

Looking north in McMurdo Sound, from British Adventure published by Collins
3435573 Looking north in McMurdo Sound, from British Adventure published by Collins, 1947 (colour litho) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); Private Collection; (add.info)

MCMURDO STATION / ANTARCT
The US McMurdo Station on Ross Island. In the foreground is a monument memorial to American explorer Richard Evelyn Byrd Date: 2005

TERRA NOVA EXPEDITION. The Terra Nova ship in McMurdo Sound near Antarctica, during the British Antarctic expedition led by Robert Falcon Scott. Photograph by Herbert Ponting, 1910-1912

An Antarctic Bystander
Early copies of The Bystander found in front of Hut Point, McMurdo Sound, in the Ross Sea Dependency of the Antarctic. The Hut was erected in 1902 by Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Scotts ship, the Terra Nova
Unloading the " Terra Nova" in McMurdo Sound (the last voyage of Captain Scott)

PRS Discovery in the pack ice, Antarctica, 1902
Photograph of Polar Research Ship Discovery, in the pack ice of McMurdo Strait, 7th February 1902. Discovery was used during the National Antarctic Expedition of 1901-04

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"McMurdo: The Battleground of Captain Scott's South Pole Quest" In the vast expanse of Antarctica, a fierce battle for glory unfolds as Captain Scott embarks on his audacious mission to conquer the South Pole. With determination in his eyes and an unwavering spirit, he leads the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917 towards McMurdo Sound. As we gaze upon this historic landscape, captured beautifully in British Adventure published by Collins, our minds are transported back to that fateful time. McMurdo Station stands tall amidst the icy wilderness, serving as a basecamp for explorers braving extreme conditions. The Terra Nova ship majestically sails through McMurdo Sound, symbolizing hope and resilience against nature's wrath. This vessel becomes both a lifeline and a sanctuary for those who dare venture into uncharted territories. Intriguingly enough, we catch glimpses of another Antarctic expedition - PRS Discovery navigating through treacherous pack ice in 1902. These images remind us that McMurdo has long been witness to daring feats of exploration throughout history. An Antarctic bystander watches these endeavors unfold with awe and admiration. The sheer magnitude of human ambition juxtaposed against Mother Nature's formidable forces is truly humbling, and is here in McMurdo where dreams are forged and tested against unimaginable odds. DDE-90023563, DDE-90023534, DDE-90023535, DDE-90023533 – cryptic codes hint at classified operations or clandestine maneuvers within this frozen realm. What secrets lie beneath the surface? Only those entrusted with such knowledge can decipher their true meaning. McMurdo beckons adventurers from all corners of the globe; its allure lies not only in its harsh beauty but also in its untamed mysteries waiting to be unraveled.