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Thursday 2nd November 1911, The March Teaches A Good Deal Of The Ponies

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Scott

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Hut Point. The march teaches a good deal as to the paces of the ponies. It reminded me of a regatta or a somewhat disorganised fleet with ships of very unequal speed. The plan of further advance has now been … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point, Southern Journey - The Barrier Stage | Tagged British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Captain R.F Scott, Cecil Meares, Cecil Ponting, Chinaman, Demetri, Hut Point, James Pigg, Michael, Snatcher, southern journey - the barrier stage | Comments Off

Friday 27th October 1911, The Motors Confound Us With Their Performance

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Scott

We were away by 10.30 yesterday. Walked to the Glacier Tongue with gloomy forebodings; but for one gust a beautifully bright inspiriting day. Seals were about and were frequently mistaken for the motors. As we approached the Glacier Tongue, however, … Continue reading →

Posted in Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point, Preparing For The Journey South | Tagged Bernard Day, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Armitage, Captain R.F Scott, Cecil Meares, Demetri, fireplace, George Simpson, Glacier Tongue, Hut Point, Tryggve Gran, William Lashly, Wolseley motor sledge | Comments Off

Friday October 13th 1911, Such Is The Tale of Troublesome Christopher

Posted on October 13, 2011 by Scott

The past three days have seen a marked improvement in both our invalids. Clissold’s inside has been got into working order after a good deal of difficulty; he improves rapidly in spirits as well as towards immunity from pain. The … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Captain R.F Scott, Hut Point, Robert Forde, Siberian ponies, Thomas Clissold | Comments Off

Friday 21st April 1911, Of Frost Bites, Sledge Construction And A Bucket Of Cocoa!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Scott

Started homeward at 10.30. Left Meares in charge of station with Demetri to help with dogs, Lashly and Keohane to look out for ponies, Nelson and Day and Forde to get some idea of the life and experience. Homeward party, … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged Atkinson, Birdie Bowers, Bowers, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Captain R.F Scott, Cherry-Garrard, Crean, diary, Hooper, Hut Point, Oates, Wilson | Comments Off

Thursday 20th April 1911, Weather Impossible, Much Wind And Drift From South

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Scott

Hut Point. Everything ready for starting this morning, but of course it ‘Blizzed.’ Weather impossible—much wind and drift from south. Wind turned to S.E. in afternoon—temperatures low. Went for walk to Cape Armitage, but it is really very unpleasant. The … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged blizz, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Armitage, Captain R.F Scott, diary, Hut Point | Comments Off

Wednesday 19th April 1911, How Easily The Sea Will Freeze When The Chance Is Given

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Scott

Hut Point. Calm during night, sea froze over at noon, 4½ inches thick off Hut Point, showing how easily the sea will freeze when the chance is given. Three seals reported on the ice; all hands out after breakfast and … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Captain R.F Scott, diary, Discovery Hut, Hut Point, Rabchick, seal blubber, Thomas Crean, Vaida, William Lashly | Comments Off

Tuesday 18th April 1911, Good Moonlight At 7 A.M., Broke Camp Very Quickly

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Scott

Hut Point. Good moonlight at 7 a.m.—had breakfast. Broke camp very quickly—Lashly splendid at camp work as of old—very heavy pull up to Castle Rock, sweated much. This sweating in cold temperature is a serious drawback. Reached Hut Point 1 … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged blubber stove, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Captain R.F Scott, Castle Rock, diary, Hut Point | Comments Off

Monday 17th April 1911, Started From C. Evans With Two 10 ft. Sledges

Posted on April 17, 2011 by Scott

[ Notes on Flyleaf of Fresh MS. Book ] Genus Homo, Species Sapiens! FLOTSAM Wm. Barents’ house in Novaya Zemlya built 1596. Found by Capt. Carlsen 1871 (275 years later) intact, everything inside as left! What of this hut? The … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged 10 foot sledge, Barrier Slope, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Captain R.F Scott, Castle Rock, diary, Glacier Tongue, Hut Point | Comments Off

Saturday 15th April 1911, Relief Stores To Hut Point

Posted on April 15, 2011 by Scott

Weather continuing thoroughly bad. Wind blowing from 30 to 40 miles an hour all day; drift bad, and to-night snow falling. I am waiting to get back to Hut Point with relief stores. To-night sent up signal light to inform … Continue reading →

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Thursday 13th April 1911, From Hut Point To Cape Evans

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Scott

Started from Hut Point 9 a.m. Tuesday. Party consisted of self, Bowers, P.O. Evans, Taylor, one tent; Evans, Gran, Crean, Debenham, and Wright, second tent. Left Wilson in charge at Hut Point with Meares, Forde, Keohane, Oates, Atkinson, and Cherry-Garrard. … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Hut Point | Tagged British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Captain R.F Scott, diary, Hut Point, Little Razor Back Island | Comments Off