Eastern Party Command1910
Prepares to command independent field operations in Antarctica.
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Victor Lindsey Campbell Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Victor Lindsey Campbell, based on 25 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
25 records1910–191323 events7 places
Chronological biography
1910
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment1910
Joins Terra Nova as leader of the eastern exploration party.
1911
Eastern Party Reconnaissance27 January 1911
Campbell's party searches for a suitable eastern base before conditions force Terra Nova away from Cape Colbeck.
Fram Encounter at Bay of Whales3 February 1911
Campbell is aboard Terra Nova when the ship unexpectedly encounters Amundsen's Fram at the Bay of Whales.
Cape Adare Base Established18 February 1911
The six-man party prepares to winter and conduct scientific work.
Northern Party Landed18 February 1911
Terra Nova lands Campbell's Northern Party at Cape Adare.
Northern Party Landing18 February 1911
Leads the Northern Party landed at Cape Adare.
Cape Adare WinteringJune 1911
Campbell's Northern Party winters at Cape Adare.
Northern Party Scientific ProgrammeJune 1911
The group conducts meteorological, geological and biological observations.
1912
Northern Party Transfer South4 January 1912
Campbell's Northern Party leaves Cape Adare aboard Terra Nova for a second season of geological work farther south.
Evans Coves Geological Camp8 January 1912
Campbell establishes the Northern Party at Evans Coves for a planned six-week programme of geological and glaciological exploration.
Northern Party StrandedFebruary 1912
Becomes stranded when Terra Nova cannot return through heavy ice.
Terra Nova Cannot Collect PartyFebruary 1912
Campbell's six men face an unexpected Antarctic winter.
Northern Party Pickup Missed17 February 1912
Campbell returns to the pickup area, but heavy sea ice prevents Terra Nova from reaching the stranded six-man party.
Inexpressible Island WinterMarch 1912
Northern Party winters in a snow cave after ship pickup fails.
Northern Party Winter SurvivalMarch 1912
Campbell commands the stranded Northern Party as the men prepare an improvised winter shelter on Inexpressible Island.
Inexpressible Island Snow Cave12 March 1912
Campbell's men begin converting a snowdrift into a cramped winter shelter after accepting that ship relief will not arrive.
Inexpressible Island WinterJune 1912
Leads the Northern Party through winter in a snow cave.
Snow Cave SurvivalJune 1912
The men survive largely on seals and penguins.
Northern Party March Begins30 September 1912
Campbell leads the weakened Northern Party away from Inexpressible Island on the long journey back toward Cape Evans.
Northern Party Return March Begins30 September 1912
Campbell leads the Northern Party away from its winter cave and south toward Cape Evans.
Northern Party Reaches Cape Evans7 November 1912
Campbell brings all six members of the Northern Party safely to Cape Evans after their second Antarctic winter and overland return.
Northern Party Reaches Cape Evans7 November 1912
Campbell brings the complete Northern Party safely back to Cape Evans after its unexpected second winter.
Northern Party Return7 November 1912
Northern Party reaches Cape Evans after surviving winter.
1913
Expedition Closure18 January 1913
Helps close the Cape Evans hut before departure.
Titles and roles
Eastern Party Leader · Lieutenant · Eastern Party Leader · Lieutenant · Northern Party Leader · Northern Party Leader
Record provenance
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