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The answer can only be conjecture, and it is that weather prevented the three remaining members of his expedition from getting to the depot -- for a long period, perhaps up to 10 days.

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What happened to Robert Falcon Scott on the way back from the pole?

Captain Scott and two of his remaining companions, died in their tent on their return, 11 miles from One Ton Depot.


When did Robert Scott come back from the Antarctic?

Sir Robert Falcon Scott died on Antarctica in March of 1912, and did not return.


Did Robert Falcon Scott die on his way back from the South Pole?

Yes.


How was Robert Falcon Scott involved in Antarctica?

he traveled to Antarctic but on the way back he died.


What happened to Robert Scott on his way back from Antarctica?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his polar team all perished on their return trek from the South Pole.


How long did it take Robert Scott to finish his mission?

Robert Falcon Scott never finished his mission: he died on his way back to the base camp at Hut Point.


WHENe DID Robert f Scott die?

Robert Falcon Scott died on March 29, 1912, while returning from the South Pole expedition. His team faced extreme weather conditions and food shortages on their journey back, leading to their unfortunate deaths.


How long was Robert Falcon Scott's trip?

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How many dogs did Robert falcon Scott have?

Robert Falcon Scott had a total of 13 dogs during his ill-fated Antarctic expedition from 1910 to 1913. These dogs were primarily Siberian Huskies and were used for transportation and hauling sledges. Unfortunately, only a few of the dogs survived the harsh conditions of the expedition, and none of them made it back to civilization after Scott's team perished on their return journey.


Was it bad luck or bad management that led to Robert falcon Scott's death?

The Bad Luck Theory is now in vogue. No doubt it will swing back to the Bad Management Theory again.


Why did Robert falcon Scott die?

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Did Robert Scott make it back to Britain?

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