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Captain Scott Collection

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

Sledging, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Sledging, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
Amundsens Tent at the South Pole, January 1912, (1913). Expedition leader Captain Robert F Scott (1868-1912), Dr Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Petty Officer Edgar Evans (1876-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: A. B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910–1913, (1913)

A. B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910–1913, (1913)
A.B. Cheetham, (The boatswain of the Terra Nova), c1910– 1913, (1913). Alfred Cheetham (1866-1918) was a member of several Antarctic expeditions

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
Lunar Corona, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship, 1912, (1913)

The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship, 1912, (1913)
The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship: Taylor, Debenham, Gran and Forde, 1913. The return of the Western Geological Party: geologists Frank Debenham and T.Griffith-Taylor

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Captain Scott on Ski, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Captain Scott on Ski, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott on Ski, c1910– 1913, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913)

Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard on Their Return from Cape Crozier, 1 August 1911, (1913). Doctor and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door, 30 August 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Officers of the Terra Nova, 1912 Voyage; Left to right - Mr. Dennistoun, Bo sun Cheetham, Lt. Rennick, Paymaster Drake, Engineer Williams, Lt. Pennell, Lt. Bruce, Biologist Lillie, (1913)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon Scott

Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Robert Falcon Scott
Camp Under The Wild Range, 20 December 1911, (1913). Three pyramid tents camped near Beardmore Glacier and Mount Wild: two figures can be seen sketching on the sledge

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913)

Bowers, Wilson, and Cherry-Garrard About To Leave For Cafe Crozier, 27 June 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson

A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
A Sunset from Hut Point, April 2nd, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Map - British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Track Chart of Main Southern Journey, 1913

Map - British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13. Track Chart of Main Southern Journey, 1913. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor

The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel, c1911, (1913). Artist: T Griffith Taylor
The First Western Party in a Natural Ice-Tunnel Amid The Pinnacles of the Koettlitz Glacier (Edgar Evans standing), c1911, (1913)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913)

Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913)
Ponting Cinematographs The Bow of the Terra Nova Breaking Through the Ice-Floes, c1910– 1913, (1913). Camera artist Herbert G Ponting (1870-1935) lies on planks to film the ship

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Furling Sail in the Pack, c1910– 1913, (1913). Sailors on the Terra Nova. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers

At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
At The South Pole, (Bowers pulls the string), January 1912, (1913). Left to right: Captain Lawrence Oates, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Petty Officer Edgar Evans

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)

Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp, c1911, (1913)
Members of the Polar Party Having A Meal in Camp (Left to right - P.O. Evans, Bowers, Wilson, Scott. Enlarged from a cinematograph film), c1911, (1913)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker

Edward A. Wilson, B. A. M. B. c1910s, (1913). Artist: Emery Walker
Edward A. Wilson, B.A. M.B. c1910s, (1913). Doctor, painter and naturalist Edward Wilson (1872-1912) died with Scott on the way back from the Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

Admiral Teddy Evans, (1881-1957), British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916
Admiral Edward Ratcliffe Garth Russell Evans, 1st Baron Mountevans (1881-1957), known as Teddy Evans, was a British naval officer and Antarctic explorer, 1916

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913)

The Last Rest (The Grave of Scott, Wilson and Bowers), November 1912, (1913). A snow cairn with cross on top marks the tent in which expedition leader Captain Robert Scott

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
One of the Motor Sledges, 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). Artist

Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). Artist
Forde Cooking Seal-Fry on the Blubber Stove at Cape Roberts, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Sledge Track Crossing An Adelie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913)

Sledge Track Crossing An Adelie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913)
Sledge Track Crossing An Ade lie Penguins Track, 8 December 1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Finnesko with Crampons, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Finnesko with Crampons, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Finnesko with Crampons, c1910– 1913, (1913). Finnesko - boots of tanned reindeer skin with the hair on the outside

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Crew of the Terra Nova, c1910– 1913, (1913). Crew: Stoker Angus McDonald, William McDonald, Engineer William A Horton, stoker William Burton, stoker Robert Brissenden

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Robert Falcon Scott, 1912. Creator: Unknown

Robert Falcon Scott, 1912. Creator: Unknown
Robert Falcon Scott, 1912. British explorer Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) looking through a telescope during The Terra Nova Expedition to the south pole in 1912

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). Creator: Herbert Ponting

Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). Creator: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott Writing Up His Journal, c1911, (1928). British explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) writing in his quarters at Cape Evans in Antarctica

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Captain Scott Writing His Diary in the Hut at Cape Evans, c1911, (1914). Creator: Herbert Ponting

Captain Scott Writing His Diary in the Hut at Cape Evans, c1911, (1914). Creator: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scott Writing His Diary in the Hut at Cape Evans, c1911, (1914). British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) writing in his quarters

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Digging to ascertain the depth of snow covering a depot, c1908, (1909)

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

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Artist

E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Artist
E. W. Nelson with the Nansen-Petersen Insulated Water-Bottle, c1911, (1913). Expedition biologist Edward W Nelson (1883-1923) carrying out research

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: F. Debenham, 9 September 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

F. Debenham, 9 September 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
F. Debenham, 9 September 1911, (1913). Geologist Frank Debenham (1883-1965) with a plane table, used in surveying to provide a solid and level surface on which to make field drawings

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: D. G. Lillie, with Some of the Siliceous Sponges, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

D. G. Lillie, with Some of the Siliceous Sponges, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
D. G. Lillie, with Some of the Siliceous Sponges of Which He Secured a Record Haul with the Dredge, c1911, (1913). Marine biologist Dennis Lillie (1884-1963) on board the Terra Nova with specimens

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson

A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard with Gusts - July 23rd, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson

A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Artist: George Clarke Simpson
A Blizzard - March 12th, 1911, (1913). Pressure tube anemometer record. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Dr. Simpson in his Laboratory, 21 December 1911, (1913). Meteorologist George Simpson (1878-1965) took detailed measurements in order to predict the best possible conditions for Scotts journey to

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Artist

C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Artist
C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Expedition physicist Charles Wright (1887-1975) working at night with small telescope mounted on a box

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Ice Crystals in Crevasse, June-July 1911, (1913). Artist: Charless Wright

Ice Crystals in Crevasse, June-July 1911, (1913). Artist: Charless Wright
Ice Crystals in Crevasse, June-July 1911, (1913). Microscope views showing ther formation of ice. Expedition physicist Charles Wright carried out experiments

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The Top of Mount Suess, Looking South, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

The Top of Mount Suess, Looking South, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Top of Mount Suess, Looking South. Two Figures [Forde and Taylor] on the Summit Give Some Idea of the Stupendous Cliffs 2000 Feet High, c1911, (1913). View looking towards Miller Glacier

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Hansens Grave On Cape Adare, 1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick

Hansens Grave On Cape Adare, 1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick
Hansens Grave On Cape Adare, 1911, (1913). Norwegian zoologist and Antarctic explorer Nicolai Hanson (1870-1899) was a member of the Southern Cross Expedition led by Carsten Borchgrevink to

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Ice Flowers on Newly Formed Sea Ice, 1912, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham

Ice Flowers on Newly Formed Sea Ice, 1912, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Ice Flowers on Newly Formed Sea Ice, 1912, (1913). Ice crystals formed on a sheet of ice over water, with 18 inch rule for scale

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Panorama from Discovery Bluff, c1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham

Panorama from Discovery Bluff, c1911, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Panorama from Discovery Bluff, Looking North-West Up The Mackay Glacier to the Great Ice Plateau, c1911, (1913). Landmarks: Mount Suess, Great Ice Plateau, Gondola Ridge, Mount Tryggve Gran

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Launch of the Pram, c1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick

Launch of the Pram, c1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick
Launch of the Pram, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Lieut. Bruce, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting

Lieut. Bruce, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Lieut. Bruce, 1911, (1913). Lieutenant Wilfred Bruce (1874-1953) on the deck of the Terra Nova of which he was second officer. He was also Scotts brother-in-law

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Southern Party 1912, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham

Southern Party 1912, (1913). Artist: Frank Debenham
Southern Party 1912, (1913). Chief steward W Archer, steward FJ Hooper, biologist Edward Nelson, surgeon Edward Atkinson, zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, stoker William Lashly

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Skua Gulls Fighting Over Some Blubber, 1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick

Skua Gulls Fighting Over Some Blubber, 1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick
Skua Gulls Fighting Over Some Blubber, 1911, (1913). Skuas at Cape Adare. The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: The Devils Punch Bowl, an Empty Cwm in the South-West Corner of Granite Harbour, 1912, (1913)

The Devils Punch Bowl, an Empty Cwm in the South-West Corner of Granite Harbour, 1912, (1913). Pyramid tent pitched on shingle next to frozen inlet with cliff face in the background

Background imageCaptain Scott Collection: Penguins Promenade, c1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick

Penguins Promenade, c1911, (1913). Artist: G Murray Levick
Penguins Promenade, c1911, (1913). The final expedition of British Antarctic explorer Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912) left London on 1 June 1910 bound for the South Pole



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