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Captain Robert F Scott used ponies on his expedition to the South Pole which is probably one of the main contributing factors to the fatal outcome of the expedition. All of the ponies had died before he got to the South Pole.
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What was the name of the welsh man who accompanied captain Scott to the north pole?
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Why is Captain Scott famous?
He went on a race with the Norwegians to see who could get to the south pole first. Scott's team were very unprepared, and when they eventually reached the south pole, there was a Norwegian flag flying. Scott and his team died trying to get back.
Who planted second flag on south pole?
Captain Robert Falcon Scott's expedition. He was beaten to the South Pole by a month by Roald Amundsen.
What did Captain Scott wear on his journey to the South Pole?
He wore only a thin woolen jumper, thin woolen trousers and hard boots which gave him and his team blisters.
What is the full name of Captain Lawrence the explorer who died in 1912 on his way back fron the north pole?
Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored Antarctica at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition were found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.
How many ponies did Robert Falcon Scott kill?
There is no record that Captain Scott killed any ponies, however, it is true that none of the expedition ponies survived to return from Antarctica. Returning ponies from Antarctica, as well, was never in the plan.
Did Robert Falcon Scott eat the ponies and dogs on his expeditions?
No.
Where was captain Scott from?
Captain Scott (Robert Falcon Scott) was born in Plymouth on the 6th June 1868.
What transport did Robert Scott use?
Robert Falcon Scott used dogs and ill ponies. They pulled the sledges! The ponies were later slaughtered and eaten. The dogs were used through to the very end.
What was Captain Robert Falcon Scott's sons name?
Captain Scott's son is named Peter Markham Scott.
Where did captain Scott come from?
Captain Robert Falcon Scott was born in England and was a British citizen.
Who was captain Scott?
Captain Scott was a man who raced the Norwegians to the south pole (Antarctic).
What transport did captain Robert Scott use?
Captain Scott used ships as transport.
Where did Captain Robert Falcon Scott live?
Captain Scott maintained a home in London, England.
Where was Captain Scott an officer?
Captain Robert Falcon Scott was a naval officer in the British Royal Navy.
What country did Captain Robert Falcon Scott come from?
Captain Scott was born in England, and was a British citizen.
Which ship did Captain Scott sail to the Antarctic in 1901?
Captain Scott sailed the Discovery to Antarctica in 1901.
