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Henry Robertson 'Birdie' Bowers (1883-1912)
Forestalled. Amundsen's tent at the South Pole
1912, 18 January
Silver bromide print
27.5 x 38.0 cm (image)
The Royal Collection
RCIN 2580038
LL/93548
Photograph of Scott's party at Amundsen's tent at the South Pole. (from left to right are): Robert Falcon Scott (1868-1912); Lawrence Oates (1880-1912); Edward Wilson (1872-1912) and Edgar Evans (1876-1912). This photograph shows the dejection of the team as they explore the tent left by Roald Amundsen, who reached the South Pole on 14 December 1911, thirty-five days before Scott. There is a Norwegian flag at the top of the tent; inside, Scott found a letter recording their achievement, left by Amundsen in case he did not return safely.
Presented to King George V, 1914
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