South Pole Collection (page 8)

Open Water at Green Lake in Summer Time, 1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Emperors Conclave, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Emperors Conclave, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Floating Ice off Cape Adare, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Ship off Pram Point, Just Before Leaving for the North, c1908, (1909). The Nimrod just visible in the vast icy sea. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Nimrod Held Up in the Ice, 1908, (1909). View over ice looking towards the bows of the sailing ship Nimrod with foresail and upper top set moving into heavy pack ice

Watching for Seals at the Ice-Edge, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

A Paraselene, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
A Paraselene, c1908, (1909). Bright circular spot on a lunar halo caused by the refraction of moonlight by ice crystals in clouds

Skua Gulls at the Ice-Edge, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Adelie Penguins Visit a Camp c1908, (1909)
Adelie Penguins Visit a Camp, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Taking Possession of Cape Bernacchi, Victoria Land, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Motor Hauling Stores for a Depot, 1909
The Motor Hauling Stores for a Depot, c1908, (1909). Specially adapted car which was used to establish two supply depots. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Start of a Blizzard... Drift Coming Round Mount Erebus, c1908, (1909)
The Start of a Blizzard from the South; Drift Coming Round Mount Erebus, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Motor Car in the Garage, and Maize-Crusher on the right, c1908, (1909). Specially adapted car which was used to establish two supply depots

Western Partys camp on December 28 below a hanging glacier at the Cathedral rocks, 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Winter Quarters. With Mount Erebus in the Background, c1908, (1909)
The Winter Quarters. With Mount Erebus in the Background. The Dog-Kennels are seen on the left, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Depot Party Amongst Crevasses, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
The Depot Party Amongst Crevasses, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

A Typical Crevasse on Level Surface, c1908, (1909)
A Typical Crevasse on Level Surface. The Snow Bridge fell in just after the Bluff Depot Party had passed over it, c1908, (1909)

Bluff Depot Party on the Barrier, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Start of Western Party from Cape Royds, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Serrated Edge of Glacier South of Cape Borne, Ross Island, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Smoke streaming from the Crater of Erebus, c1908, (1909). Erebus is the second-highest volcano in Antarctica and the southernmost active volcano on Earth

Glacier South of Cape Barne, with motor travelling on sea ice, c1908, (1909). Specially adapted car which was used to establish two supply depots

Penguins listening to the Gramophone during the summer, 1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Another View of the Hut in Summer, c1908, (1909)
Another View of the Hut in Summer. The meteorological station can be seen on the extreme right, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

Bay of Whales, or Balloon Bight, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
Bay of Whales, or Balloon Bight, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Nimrod at Pram Point on March 4, 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Southern Party on board the Nimrod. 1909. Artist: James Murray
The Southern Party on board the Nimrod. 1909. Expedition members Frank Wild, Ernest Shackleton, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall and Captain Jameson Adams

Marshall Outside a Tent, at the Camp, c1908, (1909)
Marshall Outside a Tent, at the Camp from which Shackleton and Wild pressed on to the Ship, c1908, (1909). British explorer Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall (1879-1963)

The Bluff Depot, February 1909. Ernest Shackleton, Frank Wild, Eric Marshall and Jameson Adams stopped at Bluff Depot after reaching the Farthest South latitude

Lower Glacier Depot. The stores were buried in the snow, c1908, (1909)
Lower Glacier Depot. The stores were buried in the snow near the rock in the foreground, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Queen Alexandra Range Photographed on the way down the Glacier, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Parts of the Commonwealth and Dominion Ranges, c1908, (1909)
Parts of the Commonwealth and Dominion Ranges, Photographed on the way down the Glacier. Pressure Ice Shows at the Foot of the Mountains, c1908, (1909)

Farthest South, 9 January 1909. Artist: Eric Marshall
Farthest South, 9 January 1909. Jameson Adams, Frank Wild and Eric Marshall plant the Union Jack at their southernmost position, 88° 23

Facsimile of Page of Shackletons Diary, 4 January 1909. Page of Shackletons diary on the way to establishing the Farthest South record:we are weakening rapidly

The Christmas Camp on the Plateau, December 1908, (1909). Artist: Ernest Shackleton
The Christmas Camp on the Plateau. The figures from left to right are [Jameson] Adams, [Eric] Marshall and [Frank] Wild. The frost can be seen on the mens faces, December 1908, (1909)

The Camp Below The Cloudmaker. c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Cloudmaker - The View from the Summit of Mount Hope, c1908, (1909)
The Cloudmaker - The View from the Summit of Mount Hope, Looking South. Depot D, on Lower Glacier Depot, was Under the Rock, Casting a Long Shadow to the Right

Grisi Depot, Latitude 82°45 South, c1908, (1909)
Grisi Depot, Latitude 82° 45 South, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Depot A, Laid Out In The Spring, 1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude, November 1908, (1909)
The Camp After Passing the Previous Farthest South Latitude - New Land is Seen in the Background, November 1908, (1909). On 26 November, Shackleton, Adams

Adelie Trying to Mother a Couple of Well-Grown Strangers, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Two Emperor Penguins, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Dumb-Bell Cloud Above Erebus, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Marine Organisms, (Magnification 1 1 / 2), c1908, (1909)
Marine Organisms from Raised Beach S.E. of Mount Larsen, Victoria Land (Magnification 1 1/2). c1908, (1909). Top row: Serpula, Serpula, Polyzoon, Valve of Chiton

Erebus Eruption... Showing upper air currents, 14 June 1908, (1909)
Erebus Eruption, June 14th 1908, 3.45 p.m. Showing upper air currents, (1909). Diagram showing the volcano Erebus erupting

Young Adelie and Parents, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Murray Holding Young Penguins, c1908, (1909). Biologist and explorer James Murray (1865-1914). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

New Coast-Line West of Cape North, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
New Coast-Line West of Cape North, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

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"Journey to the South Pole: Exploring the Frozen Frontier" Step back in time with Oronce Fines world map, 1531, as we embark on a captivating journey to the South Pole. Join us on an expedition through history and witness the remarkable feats of exploration that have unfolded in this icy realm. In 1911, sledging became synonymous with bravery and determination as adventurers pushed their limits towards uncharted territories. Edward Wilson's artwork captures the spirit of these daring explorers who braved extreme conditions for discovery. Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, immortalizes a moment frozen in time when Roald Amundsen reached his ultimate goal. Henry Bowers' artistic rendition allows us to envision the triumph and hardships faced by those who sought to conquer this unforgiving land. The plans of SS Terra Nova reveal not only a ship but also a vessel carrying dreams of scientific breakthroughs and human resilience. This iconic ship played a pivotal role in Antarctic exploration during its era. Marvel at an awe-inspiring sight captured by satellite imagery—an Aurora over Antarctica—where nature paints vibrant colors across an otherwise desolate landscape. Witness Earth's beauty from above as you explore this remote corner of our planet. As we navigate through route maps depicting Antarctic expeditions, let your imagination soar alongside these intrepid explorers who charted new paths amidst ice-covered horizons. Feel their excitement as they ventured into unknown territory driven by curiosity and ambition. Gaze upon South America at night—a breathtaking satellite image revealing bustling cities illuminated against darkness—a stark contrast to Antarctica's serene solitude. Appreciate how interconnected our world is while marveling at its diverse landscapes. Encounter adorable Emperor penguin chicks huddled together on Snow Hill Island, Weddell Sea—an endearing reminder of life thriving even amidst harsh conditions. Observe their resilience mirrored by adult Emperor penguins nurturing their young ones, showcasing the circle of life in this frozen realm.