Rookery of Emperor penguins.

A general view of the Emperor penguin rookery, probably near Cape Crozier.

Between 10 September and 24 October, Royds and Koettlitz had travelled to the south-west with Evans, Quartley, Lashly and Wild. Their aim was to leave a record at Cape Crozier, Ross Island, for any relief ship to find. On this journey a colony of Emperor penguins was discovered, and among them were several which were nursing chicks.

Object Details

ID: ALB0346.48
Type: Photographic print
Display location: Not on display
Date made: Circa September to October 1902
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Bernard Collection
Measurements: Overall: 78 mm x 103 mm
Parts: British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901-1903 (Photograph album)