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When did Sir Robert Falcon Scott start his journey to the South Pole?

Sir Robert Falcon Scott set out on his journey to the South Pole in 1910 as part of the Terra Nova 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.


Did Sir Robert Falcon Scott go to the North Pole or the South Pole on Christmas Day 1911?

On Christmas Day 1911, Sir Robert Falcon Scott was in Antarctica. He was attempting to reach the South Pole during his ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition. He eventually reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912, only to find that Roald Amundsen had beaten him to it.


What happened to Robert Falcon Scott on his return from Antarctica?

On his return from Antarctica, Robert Falcon Scott and his expedition team died after being caught in a blizzard. They had reached the South Pole in 1912, only to discover that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen's team had already been there. Scott's team faced harsh conditions during their return journey, leading to their tragic demise.


Was Robert Scott Rich?

Rich is relative. Sir Robert Falcon Scott raised money for his second expedition to Antarctica: he could not afford to pay for it from his own funds. His father owned a brewery, so Scott enjoyed a comfortable childhood. His adult life, however, was full of financial hardship.