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Grotto in an Iceberg
27 Apr
The Terra Nova ship seen from inside a grotto, photographed by Herbert Ponting during the British Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1913. The UK team, led by Robert Falcon Scott, failed to achieve their mission of reaching the South Pole first. The team died on their return journey. Photo from 5 Jan, 1911.
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