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Captain Scott's British Antarctic (Terra Nova) Expedition 1910 - 1913

Read about Captain Scott's 1910 - 13 British Antarctic (Terra Nova) Expedition whose base is located Cape Evans, Ross Island, Antarctica.

A number of events are being planned around the upcoming centenaries (2010-2013) associated with the expedition.  Read more.

Project Status

The History of the Expedition

Meet the Crew

Occupation by  Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-17

Chronology of the Site 1902 - 2003

Plan of the Hut Layout

The Search for Scott's Polar Party

A List of Dogs Presented to the Expedition by British Schools

The Dogs at Cape Evans

Further Reading

Photo Gallery: Historic and Modern Photos 

Virtual Tour of Scott's Hut on Google Street View

 

 

 

<p>Wilson, Evans, Scott, Oates and Bowers at the South Pole.  18 January 1912. </p>
<p>Wilson, Evans, Scott, Oates and Bowers at the South Pole.  18 January 1912. </p>

 

“Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman.”

Captain Scott’s message to the public, March 1912.