Captain Scott Collection

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

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)

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

Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
John Mills in a lobby card for the UK release of Charles Frends epic film

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

Scott of the Antarctic (1948)
A lobby card for the UK release of Charles Frends epic film

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

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

Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South
6014659 Last page of the diary of polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott, leader of the ill-fated British expedition to the South Pole, 29 March 1912 (litho) by Scott

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

The water has been drained from Roath Park Lake for winter cleaning. Pictured is the lighthouse memorial in the lake at Roath Park

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)

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)

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

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

The Kings Visit to the Antarctic Exploring-Ship "Discovery"at Cowes, 5 August
1628988 The Kings Visit to the Antarctic Exploring-Ship " Discovery" at Cowes, 5 August, Sir Clements Markham presenting Captain Scott to His Majesty (litho) by Begg

Captain Scott (chromolitho)
5203631 Captain Scott (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scott. Illustration for one of a series of cigarette cards on the theme on Polar)

Captain Scott in his workshop on the Terra Nova (b / w photo)
3642282 Captain Scott in his workshop on the Terra Nova (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scott in his workshop on the Terra Nova)

The Departure of British Troops for Ashanti (litho)
1100450 The Departure of British Troops for Ashanti (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Departure of British Troops for Ashanti)

The South Polar Expedition: Captain Scott and his exploration ship Terra Nova (b / w photo)
3104919 The South Polar Expedition: Captain Scott and his exploration ship Terra Nova (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Captain Scotts birthday party (b / w photo)
6013232 Captain Scotts birthday party (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scotts birthday party)

Captain Scott before his final march south (b / w photo)
6013215 Captain Scott before his final march south (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scott before his final march south)

Captain Scott Writing up his Journal (b / w photo)
3624672 Captain Scott Writing up his Journal (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Scott Writing up his Journal)

British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten
6014658 British polar explorer Robert Falcon Scott discovering that the Norwegian expedition led by Roald Amundsen had beaten him to the South Pole

Scientific observation in the Antarctic (b / w photo)
3652684 Scientific observation in the Antarctic (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scientific observation in the Antarctic)

Captain Scott (b / w photo)
2775164 Captain Scott (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912)

The National Antarctic Expedition Relief Ship, illustration from The Graphic
KAT323406 The National Antarctic Expedition Relief Ship, illustration from The Graphic, July 19th 1902 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Naval Brigade at the Battle before Ladysmith, 30 October, the 4. 7 Gun, mounted on Captain Scotts Carriage
1592988 The Naval Brigade at the Battle before Ladysmith, 30 October, the 4.7 Gun, mounted on Captain Scotts Carriage, in Action (litho) by Wright

Captain Scotts 25-Ton Gun-Carriage in the Hotspur Turret (engraving)
1613531 Captain Scotts 25-Ton Gun-Carriage in the Hotspur Turret (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Capitaine Scott (coloured photo)
975170 Capitaine Scott (coloured photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Capitaine Scott)

"For the little things they left behind them", Captain Scotts Cabin in the "Discovery"(litho)
1037241 " For the little things they left behind them", Captain Scotts Cabin in the " Discovery" (litho) by Pilkington, C

People enjoying an afternoons sunshine on Roath Park Lake. Pictured in the background is the lighthouse memorial in the lake

This copper and bronze model of Captain Scotts ship, The Terra Nova is being brightened up before it is replaced on top of the lighthouse memorial at Roath Park, Cardiff

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"Captain Scott: A Journey of Courage and Perseverance" Step into the world of Captain Scott, a legendary explorer who embarked on an extraordinary expedition to the South Pole in 1911. With sledging as their mode of transport, Scott and his team faced unimaginable challenges in their quest for discovery. In January 1912, amidst freezing temperatures, Amundsen's Tent at the South Pole stood as a testament to the fierce competition between explorers. Artist Henry Bowers captured this historic moment that would forever be etched in history. The film "Scott of the Antarctic (1948)" immortalized Captain Scott's heroic journey, bringing his story to audiences across Europe and beyond. The United Kingdom proudly remembers its brave son through landmarks like the Captain Scott memorial lighthouse at Roath Park Lake in Cardiff, Wales. Herbert Ponting's artistic lens beautifully portrayed Captain Scott skiing through treacherous terrains during his expeditions from 1910-1913. These captivating images showcase both his determination and love for adventure. "The Second Western Party The Day They Were Picked Up By The Ship" depicts a triumphant moment when rescue finally arrived for Scott's team after enduring harsh conditions. This painting by Edward Wilson captures their relief and joy upon being saved from Antarctica's unforgiving landscape. Wilson, Bowers, and Cherry-Garrard returned from Cape Crozier on August 1st, 1911 - a significant milestone marked by T Griffith Taylor's artwork. Their resilience exemplified the indomitable spirit that defined Captain Scott's crew throughout their arduous journey. Ponting Cinematographs documented life aboard Terra Nova with scenes like "The Bow of the Terra Nova" showcasing moments of camaraderie amidst icy waters. Another masterpiece by Ponting titled "Furling Sail in the Pack" encapsulates both beauty and danger encountered during their voyage.