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Saturday 4th November 1911. The Dream Of Great Help From The Machines Is At An End!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Scott

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Camp 2. Led march—started in what I think will now become the settled order. Atkinson went at 8, ours at 10, Bowers, Oates and Co. at 11.15. Just after starting picked up cheerful note and saw cheerful notices saying all … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, On The Barrier, Southern Journey - The Barrier Stage | Tagged Bernard Day, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Captain R.F Scott, southern journey - the barrier stage, William Lashly, Wolseley motor sledge | Comments Off

Friday 27th October 1911, The Motors Have Already Vindicated Themselves

Posted on October 27, 2011 by Scott

[ This content is part of the previous entry but was omitted in error. Its content is important from an historical perspective so it is being added here as a stand-alone entry for visibility.] This morning we were away over … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Preparing For The Journey South | Tagged Bernard Day, Cape Armitage, William Lashly, Wolseley motor sledge | 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

Tuesday 24th October 1911, The Start of the Motor Sledges

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Scott

Two fine days for a wonder. Yesterday the motors seemed ready to start and we all went out on the floe to give them a ‘send off.’ But the inevitable little defects cropped up, and the machines only got as … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Preparing For The Journey South | Tagged Bernard Day, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Captain R.F Scott, Cecil Meares, Corner Camp, Edward Atkinson, Patrick Keohane, Thomas Clissold, William Lashly, Wolseley motor sledge | Comments Off

Sunday October 22nd 1911, Final Preparations And Observations

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Scott

The motor axle case was completed by Thursday morning, and, as far as one can see, Day made a very excellent job of it. Since that the Motor Party has been steadily preparing for its departure. To-day everything is ready. … Continue reading →

Posted in British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Capt. Robert F. Scott's journal, Preparing For The Journey South | Tagged Bernard Day, Birdie Bowers, British Antarctic Expedition 1910, Cape Evans, Captain Oates, Captain R.F Scott, Cecil Meares, Demetri, Motor Party, Siberian ponies, William Lashly, Wolseley motor sledge | Comments Off

Sunday 15th October 1911, Everything Of Importance Is Now Ready

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Scott

Both of our invalids progress favourably. Clissold has had two good nights without the aid of drugs and has recovered his good spirits; pains have departed from his back. The weather is very decidedly warmer and for the past three … Continue reading →

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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