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Antarctic exploration, route maps
Antarctic exploration. Map of Antarctica showing the routes taken by Ernest Shackleton (1914 to 1916, red), Roald Amundsen (1911 to 1912, brown), Robert Scott (1911 to 1912, blue) and Richard Byrd (1929, green). Shackletons route, on the ship Endurance, was part of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition. The ship was trapped in pack ice and sank. The dotted line shows the return journey. Amundsen and Scott both attempted to reach the South Pole, Amundsen succeeding, the first to do so. Scott also reached the Pole, but perished on the return journey. Byrds journey was by aircraft, the first flight over the South Pole
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1900s Aeroplane Air Craft Air Plane Antarctic Antarctica Aviation Continent Discovering Discovery Exploration Exploring Flight Land Plane Polar Route Routes Ship South Pole Southern Blue Background Endurance Ernest Shackleton Firsts Roald Amundsen Robert Scott
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Discover the thrilling history of Antarctic exploration with our stunning poster prints from Media Storehouse, brought to you by Science Photo Library. This captivating image showcases a vintage map of Antarctica, tracing the iconic routes taken by legendary explorers Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, and Robert Scott during their groundbreaking expeditions. Add an element of adventure and historical significance to your space with this beautiful and intricate poster, a perfect conversation starter for any room. Bring the heroic age of polar exploration to life with our high-quality poster prints.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
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Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases the routes taken by four legendary explorers during their Antarctic expeditions. The map, set against a serene blue background, highlights the incredible journeys of Ernest Shackleton, Roald Amundsen, Robert Scott, and Richard Byrd in vibrant colors. Ernest Shackleton's route is depicted in striking red lines as part of the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition aboard the Endurance. However, tragedy struck when the ship became trapped in pack ice and ultimately sank. The dotted line represents their arduous return journey. Roald Amundsen's successful quest to reach the South Pole is illustrated with distinguished brown lines. He made history as the first person to conquer this icy frontier. Robert Scott's courageous endeavor is represented by deep blue lines as he too aimed for glory at the South Pole. Sadly, his heroic feat was marred by tragedy on his return journey. Richard Byrd's groundbreaking flight over Antarctica is marked with vibrant green lines, symbolizing his pioneering achievement as the first aviator to soar above this frozen continent. This remarkable artwork not only captures these historical milestones but also celebrates human curiosity and perseverance in exploring uncharted territories. It serves as a testament to mankind's relentless pursuit of knowledge and discovery amidst harsh conditions that define our planet's southernmost region - Antarctica.
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