Rare Photos From The First Expedition To Antarctica In 1911

In 1911, a group of scientists and adventurers left Hobart under the leadership of Dr Douglas Mawson. They were bound for Macquarie Island and then, to the unknown parts of Antarctica. The scientists of the expedition achieved enormous information that later made a major contribution to the knowledge of the region. Here are some amazing photos from their adventure, including some adorable seals and penguins.

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Group portrait

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Cavern carved by the sea in an ice wall near Commonwealth Bay, 1912

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Wreck of the ‘Gratitude’, Macquarie Island, 1911

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Huskies pulling sledge, 1912

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Arthur Sawyer and sea elephant pup, 1912

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F. Bickerton looking out over seas near Commonwealth Bay, 1912

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Ice cased Adelie penguins after a blizzard at Cape Denison, 1912

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Skeleton of sea-elephant and Harold Hamilton, 1912

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Blizzard, the pup in Antarctica, 1912

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Hamilton hand-netting for macro-plankton from Aurora,1912

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Frozen Adelie, Antarctica, 1912

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Shags defending nest, Macquarie Island, 1912

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Basilisk and Ginger at Main Base, 1912

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Young sea-elephants on the beach, Macquarie Island, Antarctica, 1911-1914

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Mushroom ice formation, 1912

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King penguins, Antarctica, 1911-1914

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Victoria penguin, Antarctica, 1911-1914

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A dreamy Venice in seal-land, 1911-1914

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Cape Denison during a blizzard, crampons had to be worn on boots and ice-axes used, even so progress was very difficult and could be perilous

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