South Pole Collection (page 9)

Nimrod Picking Up The Northern Party, c1908, (1909)
Nimrod Picking Up The Northern Party at the Edge of the Drygalski Barrier, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

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

A Blizzard on the Barrier, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
A Blizzard on the Barrier, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Picking Up the Western Party, c1908, (1909). Figures seen in the distance from the bow of the Nimrod. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Camp on December 17 on the Ferrar Glacier below Sentinel Rock, 1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Digging to ascertain the depth of snow covering a depot, c1908, (1909)
Digging to ascertain the depth of snow covering a depot left by the Discovery expedition, c1908, (1909). Expedition members dig down to find supplies left by Robert F Scott and his team, 1901-1904

View from High Hill... The Ship in Loose Pack, c1908, (1909)
View from High Hill after second arrival of the Nimrod. The Ship in Loose Pack, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

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

The Motor-Car in Soft Snow, after the return of the Ship, c1908, (1909). Specially adapted car which was used to establish two supply depots

The Hut in Summer Time; Coal Bags at the Left, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

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

The First Landing-Place, Showing Bay Ice Breaking Out and Drifting Away North, 1908, (1909). Undercut ice foot at coast at Cape Royds

A Quiet Evening on the Barrier, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
A Quiet Evening on the Barrier, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Pushing Through Heavy Floes In the Ross Sea, c1908, (1909)
Pushing Through Heavy Floes In the Ross Sea. The Dark Line on the Horizon is a Water-Sky, and Indicates The Existence of Open Sea, c1908, (1909)

Flight of Antarctic Petrels, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Southern Party Marching into the White Unknown, 1908, (1909). Expedition members Frank Wild, Ernest Shackleton, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Marshall and Captain Jameson Adams

Pancake Ice in the Ross Sea, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Winter Quarters of the Discovery Expedition at Hut Point, c1908, (1909)
The Winter Quarters of the Discovery Expedition at Hut Point, after Being Deserted for Six Years, c1908, (1909). Members of Shackletons team at the camp previously used by Robert Falcon Scott

A Tabular Berg of Typical Antarctic Form, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Full Moon in the Winter, c1908, (1909). Artist: George Marston
Full Moon in the Winter, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Mountainous Seas, c1908, (1909). Rough waves in the Southern Ocean seen from the Nimrod. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

A View of the Hut Looking Northwards. c1908, (1909). On the left is shown Joyces hut, made of cases. The stable and garage are on the right side of the hut

The Leader of the Expedition in Winter Garb, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) in a jumper. Shackleton made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Towing Steamer Koonya... in a Heavy Sea, 1908, (1909)
The Towing Steamer Koonya, As Seen From The Nimrod, in a Heavy Sea. This Particular Wave Came Aboard The Nimrod and Did Considerable Damage, 1908, (1909)

Sledging on the Barrier Before the Return of the Sun, c1908, (1909)
Sledging on the Barrier Before the Return of the Sun. Mount Erebus in the Background. Temperature Minus 58° Fahr. c1908, (1909)

The Nimrod Passing H.M.S. Powerful, ... in Lyttelton Harbour, 1 January 1908, (1909)
The Nimrod Passing H.M.S. Powerful, Flagship of the Australasian Squadron, in Lyttelton Harbour, New Zealand, 1 January 1908, (1909)

The Acetylene Gas Plant, Over the Door, c1908, (1909)
The Acetylene Gas Plant, Over the Door. Marshall Standing by the Barometer, c1908, (1909). Expedition member and surgeon Eric Marshall inside the hut

A Photograph Taken From The Nimrod... Lyttelton, 1908, (1909)
A Photograph Taken From The Nimrod As The Expedition Was Leaving Lyttelton. Over 30, 000 People Watched The Departure, New Zealand, 1 January 1908, (1909)

Marston Trying to Revive Memories of Other Days, c1908, (1909). George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, entertains his colleagues

Their Majesties The King and Queen Inspecting... the Nimrod at Cowes, 1907, (1909)
Their Majesties The King and Queen Inspecting The Equipment on the Nimrod at Cowes, 1907, (1909). King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra inspecting Shackletons ship at the port of Cowes on the Isle of

Looking North Towards Cape Royds, c1908, (1909)
Looking North Towards Cape Royds, from Cape Barne. The Smooth Ice Shown was the Exercising Ground for the Ponies During the Spring, c1908, (1909)

Brocklehurst Looking Down From... Mount Erebus, 1908, (1909)
Brocklehurst Looking Down From A Point 9000 Feet Up Mount Erebus. The Clouds Lie Below, and Cape Royds Can Be Seen, 1908, (1909)

Shackleton standing by the Broken Southern Sledge, c1908, (1909)
Shackleton standing by the Broken Southern Sledge, which was replaced by another at Grisi Depot, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Camp Under the Granite Pillar, Half a Mile from the Lower Glacier Depot... January 27, 1909
The Camp Under the Granite Pillar, Half a Mile from the Lower Glacier Depot, Where the Party Camped on January 27, 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

The Farthest South Camp After Sixty Hours Blizzard, February 1909. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Part of Queen Alexandra Range 1500 Feet Up The Glacier, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Marston in his Bed, c1908, (1909). George Marston (1882-1940) the expedition artist, reading with a candle balanced on the side of his head

Section, Showing Interior of Nimrod. 1909. Forecastle, Stores, Chain locker, Fore hold, Lower hold, Stoke hold, Carpenters shop, Cooks galley, Engine rooms, Boiler, After hold, Lower hold

Portrait of E. H. Shackleton, c1905, (1909). Artist: George Charles Beresford
Portrait of E. H. Shackleton [by G.C. Beresford, London], c1905, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Preparing A Sledge During the Winter, 1908, (1909). Inside the Cape Royds Hut: Shackleton (left background), Bertram Armytage Armytage (standing background), Jameson Adams (smoking curved pipe)

The Full Moon in the Time of Autumn Twilight, c1908, (1909)
The Full Moon in the Time of Autumn Twilight. Cape Barne on the Left. Inaccessible Island on the Right, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922)

Music in the Hut, c1908, (1909). Expedition members gather round a gramophone player. Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

Professor David Standing By Mawsons Anemometer, c1908, (1909). Professor Tannatt William Edgeworth David (1858-1934), was Director of Scientific Staff on the Nimrod expedition

Ice Flowers on Newly Formed Sea Ice Early in the Winter, c1908, (1909). Expedition member Bertram Armytage stands on ice covered in ice flowers

Murray and Priestley Going Down A Shaft Dug in Green Lake, c1908, (1909)
Murray and Priestley Going Down A Shaft Dug in Green Lake During the Winter, c1908, (1909). Expedition members James Murray and Raymond Priestley in an ice shaft

An Ice Cave in the Winter, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

The Pont Quan About To Draw A Sledge Load of Stores, c1908, (1909)
The Pont Quan About To Draw A Sledge Load of Stores from the Ice-Foot to the Hut, c1908, (1909). Anglo-Irish explorer Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922) made three expeditions to the Antarctic

A View North, Towards The Dying Sun, in March, c1908, (1909). Winter in the Southern Hemisphere, as the Sun disappears for months on end

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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.