Three Masted Barque 'Penang' in Dry Dock at Millwall | 1932 Size:11"x14" On the right the masts

On the right the masts of one or two ships can be seen above the smoke

viewed from the port bow

The expedition ended in tragedy with the deaths of Scott and his polar party

Commander Faulknor is shown leading his men up the beach towards the fort

Three Masted Barque 'Penang' in Dry Dock at Millwall | 1932 Size:11"x14" On the right the mastsThe three masted barque "Penang" sits in dry dock at Millwall in 1932, towering above the crowded riverside homes and narrow alleyways of London's East End. The striking contrast between the great sailing vessel and the modest working class neighbourhood highlights a bygone era when tall ships were still a familiar sight along the Thames. Children and washing lines in the foreground add a human touch, capturing everyday life beneath the shadow of one