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Did captain Scott have ponies?

Captain Robert F Scott used ponies on his expedition to the South Pole which is probably one of the main contributing factors to the fatal outcome of the expedition. All of the ponies had died before he got to the South Pole.


Why is Captain Scott famous?

He went on a race with the Norwegians to see who could get to the south pole first. Scott's team were very unprepared, and when they eventually reached the south pole, there was a Norwegian flag flying. Scott and his team died trying to get back.


How long did Robert Falcon Scott stay in the South Pole?

10 yearsAnother AnswerScott and his team spent a day or two at the South Pole, resting up for their return journey. After finding Amundsen's team's tent, flag and a letter indicating where Amundsen had camped for about a week in the area verifying their position, Scott had no reason to linger there.


Who was the first British explored to reach the south pole?

Roald Amundsen and Robert Falcon Scott both explored the South Pole at the same time in 1911. Amundsen was aware of Scott's objective, but Scott was not aware that Amundsen was right behind him. Roald Amundsen got there first on 14th of December, 1911. Amundsen reported that he saw no sign of Scott. Scott reached the South Pole on 17th of January, 1912, acknowledging in his diary that Amundsen had got there a month earlier. The last members of the Scott expedition was found dead by a relief party two years later in 1913.


Who raced to the pole?

Explorers Roald Amundsen and Robert F. Scott famously raced to the South Pole in the early 1900s. Amundsen reached the pole first in 1911, while Scott arrived a month later in 1912 but tragically perished on the return journey.

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Where did captain Scott start his journey to the north pole?

Captain Scott started his journey to the South Pole, not the North Pole. He started his journey from Cape Evans in Antarctica.


What was the journey like to the south pole for captain Scott?

very hard


Did captain Scott go to the north pole or the south pole?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his men went to the South Pole: They wanted to be the first men there. Sadly a Norwegian team beat them there. Captain Scott died on his way back from the South Pole, together with his four companions


Who was with Captain Robert Falcon Scott on his journey to the South Pole?

captain lawrence 'titus' oates. dr edward wilson, lieuntenant henry 'birdie' bowers and the petty officer edgar 'taff' evans were there with robert falcon scott on his journey to the south pole.


When did Captain Robert Scott reach the South Pole?

Captain Scott and his team reached the South Pole in January 1911.


Did Captain Scott reach the South Pole?

Yes, Captain Robert Falcon Scott and his team reached the South Pole on January 17, 1912. However, they discovered that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had reached the pole first. Tragically, Scott and his team perished on the return journey.


When did Captain Robert Falcon Scott reach the South Pole?

Captain Scott and his team reached the South Pole in January 1911.


What date did Captain Scott set off for the South Pole?

Captain Scott set off for the South Pole on October 24, 1911.


Where did Robert Falcon Scott set out to the North Pole or the South Pole?

Captain Scott always set out for the South Pole.


How many dogs did Captain Scott take to South Pole?

Captain Scott left his dogs at the base station, and did not employ them in his trek to the South Pole.


What did captain Scott find at the south pole?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott found that Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen had reached the South Pole before him in December 1911. Scott and his team arrived at the South Pole in January 1912, only to discover they were too late. Tragically, Scott and his companions perished on the return journey.


Where did captain Scott start his journey to the south pole?

Captain Robert Scott started his journey to the South Pole from McMurdo Sound, a coastal area in Antarctica. He and his team set out on November 1, 1911, aiming to reach the pole before the Norwegian explorer Roald Amundsen. McMurdo Sound served as their primary base for launching the expedition into the harsh Antarctic interior.