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Polar Exploration
Polar exploration refers to the physical exploration of the Arctic and Antarctica. Exploring these areas meant hiking over ice flows and glaciers. Explorers largely ventured into polar exploration during the 18th century.
955 Questions
Did Robert Falcon Scott's Manchurian ponies survive?
No, they did not. They actually planned to deliberately push the horses hard until they were too weak to walk any further. Then they would be killed, slaughtered and fed to the dogs, and the skin used for insulation etc.
Summary:
- 20 horses were bought.
- 19 survived to Antarctica
- Alternative 1: 9 died while transporting supplies to the depots
- Alternative 2: 6 of the 8 ponies transporting supplies to the depots died
- 10 joined the main expedition to the pole point and died or were killed on the way
The cause of the difference between alternative 1 and 2 can be that some horses died at the base, even though they did not join in supplying the depots. Sources say that at least two were killed because they fell into the icy water at the base.
I have found some references, but I have not tracked it down to the original sources. See sources and related links (below) for more information.
"Unfortunately, of the 20 siberian-bred ponies Scott elected to bring on the expedition, few of them lived to fulfill their purported usefulness. Many of the underfed ponies died of exhaustion, disappeared in the night, or were lost at sea on the voyage to the South pole. Others met a grizzlier fate: some horses, battered and fatigued, were preyed upon by Scott's scant crew of dogs; and two of them fell victim to killer whales when they floated off on an ice flow and were unable to be recovered safely. (Captain L.E.G. Oates had been put in charge of the ponies. When they slipped into the water where killer whales were hungrily waiting, Oates reportedly killed the ponies with an axe and an ice pick, saying that he couldn't leave them to be eaten alive.)"
Nine horses died during preparations for the main expedition:
"Of 19 ponies brought south to aid in laying depots on the Ross Ice Shelf (traversed during the first and final quarters of the trek) nine were lost before the journey began."
National Geographic seems to have done a slight miscalculation (my corrections/comments in brackets):
"Michael and the other nine [eight] ponies [nine altogether] died en route to stock up supply depots for Scott and his men on their return journey from the Pole."
"Of the eight ponies that had begun the depot-laying journey, only two returned home."
"The first to leave were those with the motor sledges while the others with ponies and dogs followed behind - ten men each with a pony and sledge."
"The ponies continued to fare badly, two were lost in the sea when they broke through ice. When they were unable to be retrieved, they fell victim to killer whales. Before the sun went down for the winter, only 10 ponies were left out of an original 19."
What does finding the northwest passage mean?
The north west passage was supposedly a water route that goes through the current day United States all the way to Asia. that was the principal goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition. although they never found it they had been the first people to travel all the way west into current day California. To summarise, the north west passage was made up and doesn't exist.
What did sir john Franklin famous for?
Franklin is famous for his search for the Northwest Passage through the Canadian arctic in 1845. No one survived after both ships were stuck in the ice.
See link below for the Northwest passage song that mentions Franklin.
How old was Shackleton when he set out for Antarctic on board the Endurance?
Sir Earnest H Shackleton was born in 1874 and the Endurance sailed in 1914: he was 40 years old at the time of the sailing.
Did Jaques Cartier find the northwest passage?
No. It was many years after Cartier landed on the shores of what is now Canada that the Northwest Passage was found. Many sailors attempted to find a passage through the arctic. Men like John Cabot, Francis Drake, James Cook, James Franklin and Martin Frobisher were among them and all failed until 1906 when Roland Amundsen spent three years successfully navigating the passage and later in 1944 it was done in one single seasons voyage by RCMP officer Henry Larsen.
How did Ernest Shackleton overcome the problems on the Nimrod Expedition?
Ernest Shackleton overcame the challenges faced during the Nimrod Expedition by demonstrating exceptional leadership and resourcefulness. He prioritized the safety and well-being of his crew, making critical decisions to ensure their survival in harsh Antarctic conditions. Shackleton also adapted his plans in response to unexpected obstacles, such as the decision to turn back before reaching the South Pole to ensure the team's safe return. His ability to inspire and maintain morale among the crew was crucial in navigating the expedition's difficulties.
What did Captain Scott say when he reached the South Pole?
There is no record of the words uttered by any team member in the moments they reached the South Pole.
When did sir john Franklin discover the northwest passage?
he found africa and china and then he found mexico but he didnt stay there because he said it smells really bad but the smell of tacos and burritos kinda gives it a musky smell
How did Ernest Shackleton travel to Antarctica?
Shackleton traveled to Antarctica by ship for all of his expeditions.
What mode of transport did ernest shackleton use?
He used a big ship called Endurance until it got stuck in pack ice and then he had to used a open boat.
What were the challenges faced by Robert Falcon Scott?
the dangers of catching frost bite and falling through ice
What did Scott use to get to the south pole?
"I used a team of sled dogs" -Scott.
Another Answer
Scott took ponies and mechanical vehicles to Antarctica, but man-hauled sleds on his trek to the South Pole. Amundsen used sled dogs.
What was the name of Richard E Byrd's base in Antarctica?
All of Byrd's bases were named Little America.
How many miles THROUGH THE northwest passage?
310 miles!
Sought by explorers for centuries as a possible trade route, it was first navigated by Roald Amundsen in 1903-1906.
Norwegian polar explorer Roald Amundsen was the first to sail through the Northwest Passage in 1903-1906.
Did Shackleton ever return from Antarctica?
Sir Earnest Shackleton left Antarctica several times, and also returned to Antarctica. He is buried in Grytviken, South Georgia.
Did sir ernest Henry shackleton ever get married?
yes he did in 1915 and they meet when they both went in to politics it was love at first sight so as soon as ernest talked to her she gazed in to his eyes and fell in love and the pick up line was your like a well because im falling for you anyway emily tricia dorman missed ernest when he left :(
What was John Franklin's country of origin?
John Franklin was born in Spilsby, Lincolnshire, England.
The advert you are thinking of is this one,
Men wanted for Hazardous Journey. Low Wages. Bitter Cold. Long Hours of Complete Darkness. Safe Return Doubtful. Honour and Recognition in the Event of Success.
It was said to have appeared in The Times of London in early 1907.
Unfortunately, it is a myth, an urban legend. It never appeared in any newspaper. People have spent countless hours looking at the records of all newspapers of that time in the hope of finding it, as rewards have been posted for the first person to find it.
It has been attributed to Ernest Shackleton, but no record exists of him placing such an advert.
The search for the Northwest Passage did not have a significant impact on exploration and colonization for Spain. Spain primarily focused its efforts on exploring and colonizing the Americas, particularly in areas such as present-day Mexico and South America. The Northwest Passage was more of interest to other European powers such as England and the Netherlands.
