Charles Seymour Wright Biography and Timeline

Terra Nova Expedition

Charles Seymour Wright joins Scott's Terra Nova expedition as physicist, contributing to magnetic, glaciological and other physical observations.

Western Party Landing

Wright lands with the Western Party near Butter Point for geological and glaciological fieldwork.

Role range: 1910-1913

Western Party Glaciology

Wright contributes physical and glaciological observations during the Western Party's work west of McMurdo Sound.

Role range: 1910-1913

First Supporting Party Turns North

Wright turns north with the first four-man support group after reaching the upper Beardmore Glacier.

Role range: 1910-1913

Beardmore Support Turnaround

Wright leaves the southbound expedition with the returning support group, ending his chance of selection for the final polar party.

Role range: 1910-1913

Cape Evans Magnetic Observations

Wright conducts magnetic observations from an ice cave behind the magnetic hut, away from interference caused by the main building.

Role range: 1910-1913

Polar Party Tent Located

Wright is among the searchers who locate the final camp containing Scott, Wilson and Bowers on the Ross Ice Shelf.

Role range: 1910-1913

Cape Evans Gravity Measurements

Wright improves his gravity observations by setting a stable instrument base into permafrost beneath Ponting's former darkroom.

Role range: 1910-1913