Portrait photograph of Lieutenant Henry R. Bowers in polar clothing, looking at the camera.
Portrait photograph of Lieutenant Henry R. Bowers looking at the camera, in polar clothing, at Glacier Tongue.
January 1911 was a busy month for the expedition. They landed at Cape Evans, began unloading their goods and provisions, and started the process of settling in. By 17 January they had moved into their prefabricated hut at Cape Evans. Bowers worked tirelessly throughout, leading Scott to describe him as a "perfect treasure".
January 1911 was a busy month for the expedition. They landed at Cape Evans, began unloading their goods and provisions, and started the process of settling in. By 17 January they had moved into their prefabricated hut at Cape Evans. Bowers worked tirelessly throughout, leading Scott to describe him as a "perfect treasure".
Object Details
| ID: | LS4 |
|---|---|
| Type: | Lantern slide |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Ponting, Herbert George |
| Date made: | January 1911 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 82 mm x 82 mm |