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Four expedition members having lunch in a tent, 1911 (b/w photo)
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Four expedition members having lunch in a tent, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295702 Four expedition members having lunch in a tent, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.9x16.8 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Four expedition members having lunch in a canvas tent set up on shore at Cape Evans during the unloading of Terra Nova (1884) and the construction of the hut. A number of boxes, boots and a large canvas bag have been discarded to the left of the tent. The tent flaps have been tied open and the men are sitting on boxes or furs. Tryggve Gran, sitting on the right has a can opener in his hands, while Apsley Cherry-Garard (at the back of the tent) is holding food.); © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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This print captures a moment frozen in time during an Antarctic expedition in 1911. Four intrepid explorers are seen having lunch inside a canvas tent set up on the icy shores of Cape Evans. The men, dressed in heavy winter gear, sit on boxes and furs as they enjoy their meal together.
In the background, discarded boxes, boots, and a large canvas bag can be seen strewn about the snowy landscape. The tent flaps have been tied open to let in some light, giving us a glimpse into this makeshift dining area. Tryggve Gran is seated on the right with a can opener in hand, while Apsley Cherry-Garard stands at the back of the tent holding food.
The camaraderie and resilience of these explorers shine through in this image as they take a break from their arduous journey to refuel and recharge. It's moments like these that remind us of the human spirit's ability to endure even under extreme conditions.
This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by early 20th-century explorers who ventured into uncharted territories in search of knowledge and discovery. Their legacy lives on through images like this one, capturing their courage and determination for future generations to admire and learn from.
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