Captain Lawrence Oates Collection

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)

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

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

Captain Oates, on the Terra Nova with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914)
Captain Oates, on the " Terra Nova" with the Siberian Ponies, c1911, (1914). British Antarctic explorer Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) with expedition ponies and dogs

Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables, 1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares cooking seal blubber to feed the sledge dogs

On the Way to the Pole, c1911, (1913). Artist: Edward Wilson
On the Way to the Pole. Some of his companions sketched by Dr. Edward A. Wilson: R.F.S. - Captain Scott. B.H.R.B. - Birdie Bowers. T.O. - Titus Oates. A.C.-G. - Apsley Cherry-Garrard. P.K

The Stables in Winter, c1910–1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Stables in Winter, (The figure is Captain Oates) c1910– 1911, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in the Night, c1911, (1913). Captain Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) and dog-team driver Cecil Meares on skis

The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (1913). Artist: Henry Bowers
The Polar Party: On the Trail, c1910, (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

Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
Captain Scotts Last Birthday Dinner, 6 Jun 1911, (1913). Celebrating expedition leader Robert F Scotts 43rd birthday, left to right: Atkinson, Meares, Cherry-Garrard, Oates (standing), Taylor

The Tenements (Cherry-Garrard, Bowers, Oates, Meares, Atkinson), 9 October 1911, (1913). Bunks in the hut of Assistant zoologist Apsley Cherry-Garrard, Lieutenant Henry Robertson Bowers

The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Artist: Herbert Ponting
The Main Party at Cape Evans After The Winter, 1911, (1913). Mr. Taylor. Mr. Cherry-Garrard. Mr. Day. Mr. Nelson. Lieut. Evans. Capt. Oates. Dr. Atkinson. Capt. Scott. Mr. Wright. Lieut. Gran

Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Artist: Frank Debenham
Memorial Cross Erected at Observation Hill to the Southern Party, 1913. Wooden cross erected to commemorate the deaths of Scotts pole party, inscribed with their names: Dr EA Wilson

Captain Oates and Ponies on the Terra Nova, c1910–1913, (1913). Artist
Captain Oates and Ponies on the Terra Nova, c1910– 1913, (1913). Lawrence Titus Oates (1880-1912) suffering from gangrene and frostbite, walked from his tent into a blizzard

Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Artist
Oates and Meares at the Blubber Stove in the Stables, Antarctica, 1911. Two of the members of Captain Scotts Terra Nova South Pole expedtion

Captain Oates (1880-1912), English Antarctic explorer, 1916
Captain Lawrence Edward Grace Titus Oates (1880-1912), English cavalry officer with the 6th (Inniskilling) Dragoons, and later an Antarctic explorer

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Captain Lawrence Oates, a brave and resilient explorer, played a significant role in the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole. In Henry Bowers' painting "Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole, " we catch a glimpse of Oates amidst the harsh Antarctic landscape in January 1912. His determination shines through as he faces extreme conditions alongside his fellow explorers. Another artwork by Bowers titled "At The South Pole" captures Oates pulling strings, showcasing his resourcefulness and adaptability in this unforgiving environment. Despite the challenges they faced, Oates remained steadfast on their mission. Herbert Ponting's portrait of "Captain L. E. G. Oates by the Stable Door" reveals a moment of respite for him on August 30th, 1911. It showcases his stoic demeanor and unwavering commitment to duty even during moments of rest. In another piece called "Captain Oates, on the Terra Nova with Siberian Ponies, " we witness Captain Lawrence Oates tending to these remarkable animals that accompanied them on their arduous journey towards discovery. Ponting's painting "Oates and Meares at the Blubber-Stove in the Stables" offers an intimate glimpse into their daily lives during winter months. It highlights their camaraderie and reliance upon each other for survival. Edward Wilson's artwork titled "On The Way to The Pole" depicts Captain Lawrence Oates trudging forward with determination etched across his face as he braves treacherous terrain en route to their ultimate goal. "The Stables in Winter, " captured by Herbert Ponting, portrays how they adapted to living conditions within Cape Evans while enduring freezing temperatures and isolation from civilization. Ponting also presents us with an image entitled "Oates and Meares Out Ski-Ing in The Night. " This scene showcases their resilience as they explore under moonlit skies despite challenging circumstances. Henry Bowers' painting "The Polar Party.