Rare archival footage reveals early 1900s British and Australian expeditions to Antarctica
Memories frozen in time: from ice-covered ships to a VERY startled penguin, rare vintage footage of British and Australian Antarctic expeditions from the early 20th century Antarctic Expedition, which took place from 1911 to 1914READ MORE: How YOU can land a plane - Pilot video shows how a passenger can safely land a 737
The collection is made up of hundreds of black and white photographs and glass plate negatives that document the conditions harsh, unusual wildlife and everyday life of epic voyages such as Australia's Antarctica and the British Antarctic Expedition, both of which took place in the 1910s.
The Director General of the National Archives of Australia, Simon Froude, said: "I am delighted that this collection is housed within the National Archives for future generations to access." These photographs complement other national collections documenting Australian exploration and research in Antarctica.
"The images provide a unique insight into the harsh conditions that explorers had to face. There are fabulous photos of the unique wildlife, as well as photos depicting the science and technology of the time.
While the Assist...
The collection is made up of hundreds of black and white photographs and glass plate negatives that document the conditions harsh, unusual wildlife and everyday life of epic voyages such as Australia's Antarctica and the British Antarctic Expedition, both of which took place in the 1910s.
The Director General of the National Archives of Australia, Simon Froude, said: "I am delighted that this collection is housed within the National Archives for future generations to access." These photographs complement other national collections documenting Australian exploration and research in Antarctica.
"The images provide a unique insight into the harsh conditions that explorers had to face. There are fabulous photos of the unique wildlife, as well as photos depicting the science and technology of the time.
While the Assist...
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