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C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Artist
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C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Artist
C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit. 8 August 1911, (1913). Expedition physicist Charles Wright (1887-1975) working at night with small telescope mounted on a box. Scene illuminated by flash bulb. Wright carried out experiments and observations on the physics of ice and snow, gravity, the aurora and magnetism, and assisted in meteorology research. 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 Terra Nova Expedition, officially the British Antarctic Expedition (1910-1913), included a geologist, a zoologist, a surgeon, a photographer, an engineer, a ski expert, a meteorologist and a physicist among others. Scott wished to continue the scientific work that he had begun when leading the Discovery Expedition to the Antarctic in 1901-04. He also wanted to be the first to reach the geographic South Pole. Scott, accompanied by Dr Edward Wilson, Captain Lawrence Oates, Lieutenant Henry Bowers and Petty Officer Edgar Evans, reached the Pole on 17 January 1912, only to find that the Norwegian expedition under Amundsen had beaten them to their objective by a month. Delayed by blizzards, and running out of supplies, Scott and the remainder of his team died at the end of March. Their bodies and diaries were found eight months later. From Scotts Last Expedition, Volume II. [Smith, Elder & Co. London, 1913]
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The captivating print titled "C. S. Wright Making Observation with the Transit" takes us back to a moment in history, specifically 8 August 1911 during the Terra Nova Expedition. In this image, we see expedition physicist Charles Wright diligently working at night with a small telescope mounted on a box. The scene is illuminated by a flash bulb, highlighting the intensity of his scientific pursuits. Wright's role within the British Antarctic Expedition was crucial as he conducted experiments and observations on various subjects such as ice and snow physics, gravity, aurora phenomena, magnetism, and meteorology research assistance. This ambitious expedition led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott aimed not only to continue scientific work but also to be the first to reach the South Pole. However, upon reaching their long-awaited destination on 17 January 1912, they were met with disappointment as Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had already beaten them there by a month. Tragically delayed by blizzards and dwindling supplies, Scott and his remaining team members perished at the end of March that same year. This poignant photograph serves as a reminder of both the dedication exhibited by these early explorers in pursuit of knowledge and discovery in harsh conditions and also of the ultimate sacrifices made during this ill-fated journey. Preserved within Scott's Last Expedition volume II published in 1913 (Smith Elder & Co. , London), it stands as an enduring testament to their bravery and unwavering spirit amidst adversity.
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