[Collection of photographs from the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE), 1955-58] /
Lowe, George,1924-2013,photographer.
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A collection of black and white photographs mounted on board which depict the 1955-58 Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition (CTAE). The expedition successfully completed the first overland crossing of Antarctica, via the South Pole.
23/GL/5701/195. This flat topped mountain, 5,00 ft. high, is a distinctive landmark, and promises to be of great geological interest -- K1542/JG/5611. Ice formation in the Crate after it had been abandoned -- K1448/JG/5603. Skeleton of the Hut at Shackleton just after the great March blizzard -- 1212/PJ/5609/46. Stores dump at Shackleton with the incomplete Main Hut beyond -- 429/GL/5601/63. Small tabular icebergs in the Weddell Sea at position 74° South. 'Theron' sailed full speed ahead off coast of Antarctica -- 529/GL/5602/78. Aerial photograph showing m.v. "Theron" unloading at the ice edge, Shackleton -- 441/GL/5601/75. Unloading m.v. 'Theron' at ice front near site of Shackleton Base. 78° South. The first 'Weasel' being winched out on 31st January, 1956 -- 532/GL/5602/81. Aerial photograph showing m.v. 'Theron' at the ice edge -- 489/GL/5602/38. m.v. 'Theron' departing from Shackleton Base leaving behind the members of the Advance Party -- 549/GL/5602/98. m.v. 'Theron' at sea ice edge in the sheltered bay two miles from the I.G.Y. hut site -- 2253/GL/5701/124. Roy Howard in his patched trousers settles down to read his mail.