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The New Zealand base established on Antarctica is near Captain Scott's hut at Hut Point. New Zealand is part of the Commonwealth, and Captain Scott is a Commonwealth hero. Captain Scott left Christchurch, New Zealand to sail south on both of his Antarctic expeditions.
Naming Scott Base in his honour makes perfect sense.
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What was Captain Robert Falcon Scott's sons name?
Captain Scott's son is named Peter Markham Scott.
Who was Captain Robert Scott's mother?
Captain Robert Falcon Scott's parents were John Edward Scott and Hannah Cumming. Robert Scott chose to go into the Royal Navy. Scott captained the ship that brought Ernest Shackleton and Edward Wilson to Antarctica.
How many children did Robert Falcon Scott have?
Captain Scott and his wife Kathleen, produced a son, Peter.
Who was captain Robert Falcon Scott's brother?
According to the best available source, Captain Robert Scott had one younger brother, named Archie. He apparently had two older sisters and at least one younger sister.
What ship did Robert Falcon Scott drive on?
Being a Naval Officer, Captain Scott sailed on many ships. Notably, his Antarctic ships were named Discovery and Terra Nova.
Was anything named after Robert falcon Scott?
Yes, several things have been named after Robert Falcon Scott, including the Scott Glacier in Antarctica, the Scott Polar Research Institute at the University of Cambridge, and Mount Scott, a peak in the Antarctic mountain range.
Who was Robert F Scott's son?
Robert Falcon Scott had a son named Peter Markham Scott, who was a prominent ornithologist and conservationist. Peter Scott founded the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust and was instrumental in the conservation of various bird species.
Are there any areas named after Robert Scott?
The US Amundsen Scott South Pole Station on the Antarctic continent is named in part after Captain Scott. The New Zealand Antarctic Research Station on Ross Island is named Scott Base, again after Captain Scott.
How many siblings did Captain Robert Scott have?
According to the best available source, Captain Robert Scott had one younger brother, named Archie. He apparently had two older sisters and one younger sister.
How many brothers did Robert Scott have?
According to the best available source, Captain Robert Scott had one younger brother, named Archie. He apparently had two older sisters and one younger sister.
What was Robert falcon Scott's name for his hut?
Robert Falcon Scott named his hut at Cape Evans, Antarctica, "The Discovery Hut." It was originally constructed during his Discovery Expedition from 1901 to 1904. The hut served as a base for Scott's later expeditions and is notable for its historical significance in early Antarctic exploration. Today, it is preserved as a historic site.
What were Robert Falcon Scott's 2 sisters called?
Rose and Ettie. I contacted the Scott Polar Research Institute Archives over this question, as I knew there were more than two sisters. They assure me there were four sisters, Ettie, Rose, Grace and Katherine.
