Polar Exploration

Scott's crew came from at least six different countries. At the time of the Terra Nova expedition, Ireland was still part of Britain, so the separate countries represented amongst Scott's crew were Britain, Australia, Norway, Canada, Russia, and Ukraine.

The vast majority of the crew were British, and the majority of them came from England. However, there were four Irishmen (Tom Crean, Patrick Keohane, Robert Forde, and the dog driver Cecil Meares) and a Welshman (Edgar Evans).

The crew also included a Russian dog handler (Dmitri Gerof), a Ukrainian groom (Anton Omelchenko), a Canadian physicist (Charles Wright), a Norwegian ski instructor (Tryggve Gran), and two Australians (T. Griffith Taylor, the senior geologist, and Frank Debenham, another geologist).

There were many people involved with the Terra Nova expedition to Antarctica. The other officers included Edward Evans, Henry Robertson Bowers, Lawrence Edward Grace Oats and Edward Atkinson.

James Weddell died on the 9th September, 1834, at the age of 47.

Wrong pole, Peary went for the North Pole, which he claimed he reached on April 7th 1909, a claim which is still disputed today.

Scott is famous for his contributions to the field of wildlife conservation, particularly his work with endangered species like the African elephant and black rhinoceros. He has also gained recognition through his role as a television personality, appearing on wildlife documentaries that have captivated audiences worldwide. Additionally, Scott's unique approach to conservation, emphasizing the importance of community involvement and sustainable practices, has set him apart in the field.

Captain Robert Scott is known for leading the ill-fated British Antarctic Expedition to the South Pole in 1911-1912. Before this expedition, he served in the Royal Navy and had previous experience exploring the Antarctic region.

Some of the equipment taken on Roald Amundsen's expedition to the South Pole included fur clothing, sledges, skis, dog teams for transportation, provisions such as pemmican and biscuits, navigational instruments like sextants and chronometers, and communication tools such as flags and signal rockets.

he came 112 miles away from the geographic south pole.

No animals have been discovered at the exact South Pole as it has only been visited a few times. There are a number of insects and a few varieties of penguins that have been discovered elsewhere on Antarctica (closer to the water's edge).

No, Amundsen reached the Pole one month before Scott, in fact when Scott reached the pole he found the flag that Amundsen had placed there along with a tent with a picture of each member of the Norwegian team in.

The members of the British Antarctic Expedition 1910 (also known as the Terra Nova Expedition, after its ship), commanded by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, were spread across a number of different parties. The Shore Party based at the Cape Evans Hut on Ross Island consisted of:

Officers:

Captain Robert F. Scott, RN

Lt Edward R.G.R. Evans, RN

Dr Edward L. Atkinson (Lt-Surgeon, RN, parasitologist)

Henry R. Bowers (Lt, RIM)

Captain Lawrence E.G. Oates (6th Iniskilling Dragoons)

Tryggve Gran (Sub-Lieutenant, NR, ski instructor)

Scientific Staff:

Dr Edward Adrian Wilson (Chief of Scientific Staff, Senior Zoologist, Doctor, Artist)

Apsley Cherry-Garrard (Assistant Zoologist)

T. Griffith Taylor (Senior Geologist)

Frank Debenham (Geologist)

Charles S. Wright (physicist)

George C. Simpson (meteorologist)

Edward W. Nelson (biologist)

Messdeck:

Bill Lashly (Chief Stoker, RN)

Tom Crean (Coxswain, P.O. RN)

Edgar Evans (P.O. RN)

Patrick Keohane (P.O. RN)

William Robert Forde (P.O. RN)

Frederick Hooper (Steward, late RN)

Thomas Clissold (Cook, late RN)

Other:

Cecil H. Meares (senior dog handler)

Bernard C. Day (motor mechanic)

Herbert Ponting (expedition photographer)

Dmitri Gerof (dog handler)

Anton Omelchenko (groom)

Meares, Ponting, Day, Omelchenko, Taylor, Clissold, Forde, Lt Evans, and Simpson all left Cape Evans on the Terra Nova in March 1912. Walter W. Archer (Chief Steward, late RN) and Thomas S. Williamson (P.O. RN) both joined the expedition in 1912.

At the same time, another party, the Northern Party, was exploring the region around Cape Adare in Antarctica. This Party was commanded by Lt Campbell, the expedition's First Officer, and consisted of:

Lt Victor L.A. Campbell (Lt, RN)

Dr George Murray Levick (Lt-Surgeon, RN)

Dr Raymond E. Priestley (geologist)

George Abbott (P.O. RN)

Frank Browning (P.O. RN)

Harry Dickason (Able Seaman RN)

The expedition's ship, the Terra Nova, returned to Cape Evans three times, and therefore retained a large, mostly naval crew. The ship was commanded by Lt Harry L. L. Pennell (Lt RN). Other notable members of the Terra Nova's crew included James Paton (P.O. RN), who sailed with Terra Nova all three times and would go on to be the Boatswain on the Ross Sea Party's ship Aurora (part of Sir Ernest Shackleton's British Imperial Transantarctic Expedition), and Alfred Cheetham, who was Third Officer on the Endurance, the ship of the Weddel Sea Party of Shackleton's 1914 British Imperial Transantarctic Expedition.

I contacted the Scott Polar Research Institute Archives as there was some doubt over the number of sisters. They assure me there were 4 sisters, Ettie, Rose, Grace and Katherine.

Robert falcon scott faced problems like shortages of food and they did not have enough warm clothing. they were stuck 20 days in pack ice and the food they had for the sled dogs had gone bad so they became weaker

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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.

Raold Amundson did not die in 1911, nor did Robert Falcon Scott.

Robert Falcon Scott faced numerous problems during his expedition to the South Pole, including harsh weather conditions, limited supplies, inadequate equipment, and physical exhaustion. These challenges ultimately contributed to the failure of his mission and tragic loss of his life and his team members.

Robert Falcon Scott was British.

Robert Scott took supplies such as sledges, snowshoes, tents, sleeping bags, clothing, skis, and food supplies including canned goods and pemmican for his expedition to Antarctica. He also brought scientific equipment, like microscopes and other instruments necessary for conducting scientific research during the expedition.

Robert Edwin Peary discovered the North Pole in 1909 after leading numerous expeditions to the Arctic region. His claim to reaching the North Pole has been debated by some historians, but he is recognized for his significant contributions to Arctic exploration.

Yes, Robert Falcon Scott died during his ill-fated Antarctic expedition in 1912. He and his companions perished on their return journey from the South Pole due to extreme cold, exhaustion, and lack of supplies.

The first man to reach the South Pole was Roald Amundsen, who along with his team, Olav Bjaaland, Helmer Hanssen, Sverre Hassel and Oscar Wisting reached the South Pole on December 14th 1911, some 35 days before Robert Scott's ill fated team.

Well Scott did not really keep warm because he was not ready not the extreme temperatures like this and he wore really lose clothing which did not trap the heat. Amundsen was ready for temperatures like this and he wore really tight clothing which helped him keep warm and stay alive.

Robert Peary is widely credited with leading the first expedition to reach the North Pole in 1909. However, there is some controversy and debate surrounding the authenticity of his claim, with some sources suggesting that Frederick Cook may have reached the pole first.

Scott traveled to Antarctica as the leader of the British Antarctic Expedition in 1910. He and his team sailed to Antarctica on the ship Terra Nova, which brought them to their base camp at Cape Evans. They then used sledges and dogs to travel across the continent to the South Pole.