South Polar Collection

E H Shackleton, Dr Edward Wilson and Mr Hartley Ferrar (the Geologist) in harness to the sledge
7295418 E H Shackleton, Dr Edward Wilson and Mr Hartley Ferrar (the Geologist) in harness to the sledge. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

A group photograph of Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr Wilson on their return to Discovery from the attempt to reach
7295416 A group photograph of Shackleton, Captain Scott, and Dr Wilson on their return to Discovery from the attempt to reach the South Pole

Capt. L.E.G. Oates Exercising a Siberian Pony on the Sea-ice off Cape Evans, 1916 (card)
7295712 Capt. L.E.G. Oates Exercising a Siberian Pony on the Sea-ice off Cape Evans, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Staff-Paymaster Francis Drake, Secretary and Ship's Meteorologist, Taking Sea-temperatures, 1916 (card)
7295708 Staff-Paymaster Francis Drake, Secretary and Ship's Meteorologist, Taking Sea-temperatures, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295696 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295693 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Discovery of the Antarctic Land from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1901-03 (b/w photo)
7295660 The Discovery of the Antarctic Land from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1901-03 (b/w photo) by Shackleton, Ernest Henry (1874-1922); 7.8x10.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

A crop image of Malby's globe covering the areas explored before Franklin's 1845 'Erebus'
7295646 A crop image of Malby's globe covering the areas explored before Franklin's 1845 'Erebus' and 'Terror' expedition., 1845 (cardboard, plaster, paper, varnish, brass)

Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo)
7295775 Robert F. Scott, British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); National Maritime Museum, London

The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. Capt. Roald Amundsen, Discoverer of the South Pole (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295725 The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. Capt. Roald Amundsen, Discoverer of the South Pole (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School

The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. Capt. Roald Amundsen, Discoverer of the South Pole, 1916 (card)
7295724 The Norwegian Antarctic Expedition, 1910-12. Capt. Roald Amundsen, Discoverer of the South Pole, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901)
7295477 Looking down from the balloon across the plateau towards 'Discovery' (1901). From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

Chart of the Southern Hemisphere showing pre-Cook journeys and discoveries, 1777 (engraving)
7295408 Chart of the Southern Hemisphere showing pre-Cook journeys and discoveries, 1777 (engraving) by Cook, James (1728-79); 56x54 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The Fram, boat of Roal Admunsen for his exploration of the Antarctica, 1929 (illustration)
7422884 The Fram, boat of Roal Admunsen for his exploration of the Antarctica, 1929 (illustration); (add.info.: Geography. Exploration)

Stuffed emperor penguin, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295355 Stuffed emperor penguin, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295707 Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 4)

Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card)
7295706 Dr. Edward Adrian Wilson, Chief of the Scientific Staff, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 4)

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295694 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots
7295743 Polar clothing displayed as complete outfit comprising, Overtrousers, Parka hood, Fox fur mittens, Ski boots, and Snow goggles, 1911-14 (wool); National Maritime Museum, London

No 24. from Players cigarette cards, second series of 25, 'Polar Exploration'., 1916 (card)
7295726 No 24. from Players cigarette cards, second series of 25, 'Polar Exploration'., 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching)
7295551 Scott's last message to the Nation, 20th century (etching) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 58.2x46 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Capt. L.E.G. Oates, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons, 1916 (card)
7295704 Capt. L.E.G. Oates, 6th Inniskilling Dragoons, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 3)

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

Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed)
7295737 Burgee of Pirate Yacht Club, Bridlington, c.1898 (wool, linen, machine sewn, printed) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 38.1x63.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Amundsen at the South Pole (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295727 Amundsen at the South Pole (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 24)

A Sledge Team on the King Edward VII, Plateau, 1916 (card)
7295720 A Sledge Team on the King Edward VII, Plateau, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 14)

Midwinter day at Cape Evans in the Men's Quarters (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295719 Midwinter day at Cape Evans in the Men's Quarters (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 12)

Locket, 1829-30 (silver, gilt brass, diamond, blued-steel, enamel, gold, glass)
7295359 Locket, 1829-30 (silver, gilt brass, diamond, blued-steel, enamel, gold, glass); 7.5x5.1x2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Watch in silver case)

Midwinter day at Cape Evans in the Men's Quarters, 1916 (card)
7295718 Midwinter day at Cape Evans in the Men's Quarters, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 12)

Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp, 1916 (card)
7295714 Unpacking Sledge and Setting up Camp, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 10)

Capt. L.E.G. Oates Exercising a Siberian Pony on the Sea-ice off Cape Evans (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295713 Capt. L.E.G. Oates Exercising a Siberian Pony on the Sea-ice off Cape Evans (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Lieutenant H.R. Bowers, Royal Indian Marine, 1916 (card)
7295710 Lieutenant H.R. Bowers, Royal Indian Marine, 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 6)

Six Adelie penguins resting on the ice, 1911 (b/w photo)
7295701 Six Adelie penguins resting on the ice, 1911 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.7x16.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Antarctic huts - (Scott) Midwinter Day dinner in the hut, June 22nd 1911 (b/w photo)
7295657 Antarctic huts - (Scott) Midwinter Day dinner in the hut, June 22nd 1911 (b/w photo) by British School, (20th century) ; National Maritime Museum, London

E H Shackleton standing by wheel of the 'Discovery' (1901) From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled
7295417 E H Shackleton standing by wheel of the 'Discovery' (1901) From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

Ernest Shackleton and men upon return to the Nimrod after their Antarctic attempt, 1907-08
NWI4712577 Ernest Shackleton and men upon return to the Nimrod after their Antarctic attempt, 1907-08.; (add.info.: Ernest Shackleton and men upon return to the Nimrod after their Antarctic attempt)

Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer (coloured photo)
8655493 Roald Amundsen, Norwegian explorer (coloured photo) by Norwegian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roald Amundsen (1872-1928), Norwegian explorer

Lieutenant H.R. Bowers, Royal Indian Marine (Reverse), 1916 (card)
7295711 Lieutenant H.R. Bowers, Royal Indian Marine (Reverse), 1916 (card) by British School, (20th century) ; 3.6x6.7 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: No 6)

The Terra Nova (1884) held up in the pack ice, 1910 (b/w photo)
7295698 The Terra Nova (1884) held up in the pack ice, 1910 (b/w photo) by Ponting, Herbert (1870-1935); 11.6x16.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers)
7295695 Stuffed Emperor Penguin model, 1901-04 (bird skin, feathers) by Wilson, Edward Adrian (1872-1912); 102.9x49.5x49.2 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Catching a seal in the pack-ice from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1902 (b/w photo)
7295659 Catching a seal in the pack-ice from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1902 (b/w photo) by Shackleton, Ernest Henry (1874-1922); 7.8x10.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The furthest south: Lat 85° 17' South, National Antarctic Expedition. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
7295476 The furthest south: Lat 85° 17' South, National Antarctic Expedition. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

A view of the cow-gut balloon being inflated with hydrogen on the ice. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton
7295475 A view of the cow-gut balloon being inflated with hydrogen on the ice. From album by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton entitled National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1903)

'Terra Nova' in the ice with men and supplies, 20th century (etching)
7295550 'Terra Nova' in the ice with men and supplies, 20th century (etching) by Wyllie, William Lionel (1851-1931); 50.2x37.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The original astronomical observations made in the course of a voyage towards the South Pole
7337577 The original astronomical observations made in the course of a voyage towards the South Pole, and around the world in His Majesty's ships the Resolution and Adventure

Au Pole Sud en bicyclette, 1906 (illustration)
8899826 Au Pole Sud en bicyclette, 1906 (illustration) by Fontanez, Jules (1875-1918); (add.info.: Au Pole Sud en bicyclette)

The "Discovery" (colour litho)
8665267 The "Discovery" (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The "Discovery")

E.H. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr Wilson from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1903 (b/w photo)
7295655 E.H. Shackleton, Captain Scott and Dr Wilson from National Antarctic Expedition photo album, 1903 (b/w photo) by Shackleton, Ernest Henry (1874-1922); 7.8x10.3 cm; National Maritime Museum

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Exploring the South Polar region has always been a captivating endeavor, filled with breathtaking landscapes and courageous adventurers. Mount Erebus and Castle Rock stand tall as iconic landmarks in this frozen wilderness, their majestic presence immortalized on paper. In 1903-06, Roald Amundsen sailed aboard Gjoa, his trusty sailboat that carried him through treacherous waters to conquer the uncharted South Pole. A black and white photograph captures this historic moment, preserving the bravery of Amundsen's expedition for generations to come. Another black and white photo takes us back to May 1897 when Fraenkel Andree Svedenborg and Strindbergs embarked on their exploration at the South Pole. Their determination shines through as they venture into the unknown, leaving an indelible mark on Antarctic history. Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton emerges in vivid color lithography, a testament to his remarkable achievements as a British Antarctic explorer. His unwavering spirit led him through unimaginable challenges during his expeditions from 1874-1922. The Terra Nova ship sails proudly in a black and white photograph from The South Polar Expedition led by Captain Scott. This vessel became synonymous with courage and resilience as it braved icy waters in pursuit of scientific discovery. Ernest Shackleton's Antarctic Expedition is brought to life through lithography, capturing both the harsh conditions faced by explorers and the beauty that lies within this untamed land. Siberian ponies add an unexpected touch of life amidst these desolate surroundings. An engraving commemorates The Approaching Transit of Venus - a rare celestial event witnessed only by those brave enough to venture into Antarctica's frigid embrace. It serves as a reminder that even amidst isolation, wonders beyond imagination await those who dare explore. Captain Oates' sacrifice echoes through time in vibrant color lithography titled "Captain Oates Never Came Back. " His selflessness symbolizes the unwavering camaraderie and determination that defined Antarctic expeditions.