Captain Scott led a team of 65 men on his Terra Nova Expedition to Antarctica in 1910.
Captain Robert Scott took a total of 65 men on his ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in 1910.
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.
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.
He took dogs and horses on his expedition
Robert Scott took a variety of supplies and equipment to Antarctica for his expedition, including sledges, tents, clothing, food, scientific instruments, and communication devices. He also brought ponies and dogs for transportation and support. Despite his preparations, the expedition faced various challenges, ultimately resulting in tragedy as Scott and his team perished on their return journey.
Captain Robert Scott took a total of 65 men on his ill-fated expedition to Antarctica in 1910.
Captain Scott trekked from his base locations on McMurdo Sound to the South Pole.
The population of the Discovery Expedition was estimated to be 52 souls; the Terra Nova Expedition population estimated to be 30 souls. Both these counts include Captain Scott.
Captain Robert Falcon Scott took a total of 33 Siberian Huskies to Antarctica during his 1911-1913 Terra Nova Expedition. These dogs were intended to assist with transport and hauling supplies. However, many of them were later killed for food as the expedition faced extreme conditions and food shortages. Ultimately, only a few of the huskies survived the harsh environment.
Captain Scott became a member of the Royal Navy at age 13. Between that time, and the time of his death, it's safe to say that Captain Scott took many, many voyages.
Captain Scott left his dogs at the base station, and did not employ them in his trek to the South Pole.
Captain Scott did not take any dogs on his second journey to the South Pole; they remained at the base camp.
Yes.
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.
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6 menAnother AnswerThe total size of the Terra Nova crew was 66 men.