Robert Falcon Scott (Captain Scott)

On his first voyage, the Discovery Expedition, Scott left London and sailed to Antarctica by way of Cape Town and New Zealand.

Scott was an ambitious peacetime Naval officer. He had graduated in the top 25% of his class and advanced smoothly until he gained command of a torpedo boat at the rank of Lieutenant

After his ship ran aground he received a bad mark on his record even though he was not in control of the ship at the time. It was deemed to be bad judgement on his part to have left his 2nd in command in charge at that particular time.

5 years later he was serving as torpedo officer on a larger ship and 2nd chances were few and far between. When his father was financially ruined and then died it fell to Scott to provide for his mother and their family. He had already attracted the attention of Sir Clemence Markham, who was organizing an Antarctic Expedition as President of The Royal Geographical Society.

This was a chance for Scott to make a name for himself and advance his stagnating career. Sir Clemence fought to have him appointed as the Expedition leader ahead of any of the Scientists, as opposed to be merely in command of the ship. He was immediately promoted to commander and received a medal from King Edward VII even before the expedition left England.

While Scott's interest in Polar exploration may have initially been somewhat mercenary he quickly developed an obsession for the region and for the effort in reaching the South Pole. He appeared to revel in the challenge of man over the harshest extremes of nature and developed a rivalry with Ernest Shackleton over who would reach the South Pole first.

On his first expedition, Scott, Shackleton and Edward Wilson set off on a disastrous Southern journey for which they were woefully unprepared.

Shackleton returned to pave the way to the pole but turned back with a little over 100 miles to go, when it was clear that their supplies were inadequate.

Scott and Wilson then made the 3rd British bid for the pole reaching it shortly after Roald Amundsen's Norwegian team but died when they failed to complete the return journey before the winter weather closed in.

Robert Falcon Scott inspired future explorers and adventurers with his ambitious and daring polar expeditions. His determination and courage in the face of adversity have served as an inspiration for individuals seeking to push the limits of exploration and discovery.

All it means is that someone, like a president, has the US flag flying for him because he's an american with a high job :)

Yes, Peter Markham Scott had one daughter named Dafila. She is a wildlife artist and conservationist like her father.

Captain Scott and his wife Kathleen, produced a son, Peter.

Robert Falcon Scott was raised in the Church of England and identified as Anglican. He held traditional Christian beliefs and was known to draw inspiration from his faith during his expeditions to Antarctica.

Yes, Robert Falcon Scott was knighted and became known as Captain Scott after his first expedition to Antarctica in 1901.

The team that found Captain Scott with his companions buried the tent with their bodies inside, in November of 1912.

Mother Nature subsequently covered the spot with ice crystals and as part of the Ross Ice Shelf, one can assume that their remains are either still there, or have been calved off in an iceberg and dropped into the sea bed.

Polar explorers are notorious for dreaming of and discussing food during their long treks, when they are reduced to essentially consuming fuel, made up of pemmican, a 50/50 blend of ground meat and lard. Pemmican is heated with water, often mixed with biscuits/ cookies, and delivered as a stew.

When discussing food, they often described the food fineries of the day, including home-made dishes prepared for celebrations. They also dreamed of fine spirits.

Otherwise, there are no records of what Captain Scott's favourite foods might have been.

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Robert Falcon Scott and his team traveled slowly during their Antarctic expedition primarily due to the harsh environmental conditions and their use of outdated equipment. The team prioritized meticulous planning and scientific observation, which required them to carry heavy loads of supplies and gear. Additionally, they faced physical exhaustion and the challenges of navigating treacherous terrain, all of which contributed to their slower pace. Ultimately, these factors combined with the extreme cold and fatigue hindered their progress toward the South Pole.

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

Once on the continent, which he reached by sailing ship, Scott trekked Antarctica on foot.

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

Because he want to make the british proud

The population of the Discovery Expedition was estimated to be 52 souls; the Terra Nova Expedition population estimated to be 30 souls. Both these counts include Captain Scott.

Robert Scott Troup died in 1939.

After four years at a day school, Robert attended Stubbington House School, cramming for the entrance examinations to the naval training ship HMS Brittannia. He passed the exam, becoming a naval cadet at age 13.

Robert Falcon Scott is 5' 11".

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