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Thursday 6th April 1911, A Compulsory Wait At Hut Point

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Evans

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The month of March and the first half of April, 1911, proved to be the most profitless and unsatisfactory part of the Expedition. This was due to a long compulsory wait at Hut Point, for we could not cross the … Continue reading →

Wednesday February 22nd 1911, Scott And Meare’s Dogs Meet With A Close Shave!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Evans

Captain Scott returned to Safety Camp with the dog teams with a tale of a close shave. In order to cut off corners he shaved things rather fine, and getting rather too close to White Island, the dog teams ran … Continue reading →

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Trinidad Island

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Evans

In order to get another series of magnetic observations and to give the staff relief from the monotony of the voyage as well as an opportunity for doing a little special work, we stopped at the uninhabited island of South … Continue reading →

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June 10th, 1910. Arrived Cardiff

Posted on June 10, 2010 by Evans

Arrived Cardiff to tie up in Roath Docks, where we were received by my own Welsh friends and endowed with all good things. We were welcomed by the citizens of the great Welsh seaport with enthusiasm. Free docking, free coal, … Continue reading →

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Sailing Day!

Posted on June 1, 2010 by Evans

SAILING day came at last, and on June 1, 1910, when I proudly showed Scott his ship, he very kindly ordered the hands aft and thanked them for what they had done. The yards were square, the hatches on with … Continue reading →

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South Polar Expedition – Outfit and Aims, part three

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Evans

Scott originally intended to leave England with most of the members of the Expedition on August 1, 1910, but he realised that an early start from New Zealand would mean a better chance for the big depot-laying journey he had … Continue reading →

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South Polar Expedition – Outfit and Aims, part two

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Evans

To my mind the outfit and preparation were the hardest part of our work, for we were not assured of funds until the day of our departure. This did not lighten Scott’s burden. The plans of the British Antarctic Expedition … Continue reading →

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South Polar Expedition – Outfit and Aims, part one

Posted on January 11, 2010 by Evans

SOUTH POLAR EXPEDITION—OUTFIT AND AIMS IT is nine years since the last supporting party bid farewell to Captain Scott and his four brave companions, whose names are still fresh in the memory of those who were interested in Captain Scott’s … Continue reading →

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A Personal Introduction

Posted on January 9, 2010 by Evans

It is nine years since the last supporting party bid farewell to Captain Scott and his four brave companions, whose names are still fresh in the memory of those who were interested in Captain Scott’s last Polar Expedition. The Great … Continue reading →

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