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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.

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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.


What did Captain Scott wear on his journey to the South Pole?

Captain Scott and his team wore specialized polar expedition clothing that included layers of wool and fur to keep them warm in the extreme cold temperatures of Antarctica. They wore thick boots, fur-lined mittens, and balaclavas to protect themselves from the harsh conditions. Scott also designed a unique windproofed garment called the Burberry windproof suit for the expedition.


Why did captain Oates die?

Captain Lawrence Oates died during the ill-fated Terra Nova Expedition to the South Pole led by Robert Falcon Scott. He sacrificed himself by walking out of the tent in a blizzard to save his teammates. His last words were "I am just going outside and may be some time."


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.

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Was Robert Falcon Scott the world's most famous explorer?

Many include Captain Scott among many famous explorers of the world.


Where was captain Scott from?

Captain Scott (Robert Falcon Scott) was born in Plymouth on the 6th June 1868.


What was Captain Robert Falcon Scott's sons name?

Captain Scott's son is named Peter Markham Scott.


Where did captain Scott come from?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott was born in England and was a British citizen.


What transport did captain Robert Scott use?

Captain Scott used ships as transport.


Where did Captain Robert Falcon Scott live?

Captain Scott maintained a home in London, England.


What country did Captain Robert Falcon Scott come from?

Captain Scott was born in England, and was a British citizen.


Which ship did Captain Scott sail to the Antarctic in 1901?

Captain Scott sailed the Discovery to Antarctica in 1901.


When did captain Robert scott leave the camp for the north pole?

Captain Scott did not trek to the North Pole.


Where was Captain Scott an officer?

Captain Robert Falcon Scott was a naval officer in the British Royal Navy.


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.


Why did Robert Falcon Scott call it Scott Base?

The modern Scott Base is a research station supported by the government of New Zealand. It is a few kilometers from Captain Scott's Discovery Hut on McMurdo Sound in Antarctica. Scott Base uses Captain Scott's name as a namesake for the base: otherwise, it is unrelated to Captain Scott.