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Robert Falcon Scott did not cross Antarctica. They trekked from McMurdo Sound to the South Pole and died on their return. The march began 1 November 1911, and Scott died sometime during the last week of March 1912.

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How did Robert Scott get to Antarctica?

Robert Scott led the British Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). He and his team sailed to Antarctica on the ship SS Discovery for the first expedition, and on the ship Terra Nova for the second expedition.


How long did it take Sir Robert Falcon Scott to get to the South Pole?

Sir Robert Falcon Scott and his team arrived at the South Pole on January 17, 1912, after a 2-month journey from their base camp on the coast of Antarctica. Tragically, they discovered that they had been beaten to the Pole by Roald Amundsen's Norwegian expedition.


How long did it take Captain Scott to get to Antarctica on the Discovery?

Discovery left the Isle of Wight on 6 August 1901 and finally arrived in McMurdo Sound on 8 February 1902. With stops, then, about six months.


How long did it take Scott of the antarctic to reach the south pole?

Robert Falcon Scott led the Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole and reached the pole on January 17, 1912. However, he discovered that a Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen had beaten him to the pole by a month. Scott and his team tragically perished on their return journey.


How long did it take Robert falcon Scott to get to the south pole?

Robert Falcon Scott reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912 after a grueling journey that took approximately two and a half months. Tragically, he and his team perished on the return journey due to extreme weather conditions and lack of supplies.

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How long did Robert Scott stay in antarctica for?

10 years or less


How did Robert Scott get to Antarctica?

Robert Scott led the British Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) and the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition (1910-1913). He and his team sailed to Antarctica on the ship SS Discovery for the first expedition, and on the ship Terra Nova for the second expedition.


Briefly describe the great race who won and by how long?

The great race to Antarctica began in 1910. It was lead by Ronald Amundsen and Robert Scott. Amundsen won by two weeks.


How long did it take Sir Robert Falcon Scott to get to the South Pole?

Sir Robert Falcon Scott and his team arrived at the South Pole on January 17, 1912, after a 2-month journey from their base camp on the coast of Antarctica. Tragically, they discovered that they had been beaten to the Pole by Roald Amundsen's Norwegian expedition.


How long was Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ship trapped in ice?

All explorers' ships were 'trapped in ice' during Antarctica's winter. The period was generally for weeks between about February and about November, depending on the location of the ship.


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.


How long did it take Captain Scott to get to Antarctica on the Discovery?

Discovery left the Isle of Wight on 6 August 1901 and finally arrived in McMurdo Sound on 8 February 1902. With stops, then, about six months.


How long did it take Scott of the antarctic to reach the south pole?

Robert Falcon Scott led the Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole and reached the pole on January 17, 1912. However, he discovered that a Norwegian team led by Roald Amundsen had beaten him to the pole by a month. Scott and his team tragically perished on their return journey.


How long does it take to drive to antarctica from US?

Your answer depends on the route you take, your ultimate destination on the Antarctic continent, and how you plan to cross the Southern Ocean with a car.


How long was Robert Falcon Scott's trip?

Well it was two years before he died in a blizzard on the way back to the hut!


How long will Antarctica last?

Antarctica should last as long as the earth lasts.


How long has antarctica been alive?

Antarctica is 10% of the earth's surface, so at least that long.