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Petty Officer Edgar Evans RIGHT Circa May 1910 Petty Officer Evans
Petty Officer Edgar Evans RIGHT Circa May 1910
Petty Officer Evans, part of Captain Scotts Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole, died on 17th February 1912 at the foot of Beardmore Glacier.
In his diary, Captain Scott wrote " Evans was thought the strong man of the party".
Petty Officer Evans was in charge of sledges & equipment
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Deck Equipment On Board Ship Wood 1910s On Deck Planks
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This print from Memory Lane Prints captures the courageous figure of Petty Officer Edgar Evans, taken circa May 1910. A member of Captain Scott's Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole, Evans played a crucial role in this historic journey. Tragically, on February 17th, 1912, he met his untimely demise at the foot of Beardmore Glacier. Captain Scott himself acknowledged Evans as "the strong man of the party" in his diary entries. This image showcases him standing proudly on deck amidst planks and equipment aboard their ship at East India Dock. The wooden backdrop serves as a reminder of the challenging conditions these brave explorers faced during their perilous voyage. Petty Officer Evans held an important position within the expedition, overseeing sledges and equipment vital for survival in Antarctica's harsh environment. His dedication and strength were invaluable assets to the team as they ventured towards uncharted territories. As we gaze upon this photograph today, it transports us back to a pivotal moment in history when men like Petty Officer Edgar Evans fearlessly embarked on treacherous expeditions for scientific discovery and human achievement. It is through images such as this that we can honor their memory and pay tribute to their unwavering spirit of exploration.
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