Assistant Zoologist Appointment1910
Prepares for Antarctic scientific and sledging work.
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Apsley Cherry-Garrard Biography
Historical biography and chronological timeline for Apsley Cherry-Garrard, based on 22 World History Database records associated with Great Britain.
22 records1910–191222 events6 places
Chronological biography
1910
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment1910
Joins Scott's expedition as an assistant zoologist.
1911
South Polar Times ProductionJune 1911
Cherry-Garrard helps produce the expedition's South Polar Times, combining humour, reports and scientific material for the wintering party.
Midwinter Day Cake22 June 1911
Cherry-Garrard contributes a large cake to the expedition's Midwinter Day celebrations at Cape Evans.
Emperor Penguin Egg Expedition27 June 1911
Travels to Cape Crozier seeking emperor penguin embryos.
Winter Journey27 June 1911
Joins the winter journey to collect emperor penguin eggs.
Winter Journey Departure27 June 1911
Leaves Cape Evans with Wilson and Bowers during winter.
Cape Crozier Zoological WorkJuly 1911
The specimens are preserved despite extreme winter conditions.
Emperor Penguin Egg CollectionJuly 1911
Cherry-Garrard helps recover emperor penguin eggs at Cape Crozier after a hazardous journey made in darkness and extreme winter cold.
Emperor Penguin Eggs CollectedJuly 1911
Collects emperor penguin eggs with Wilson and Bowers at Cape Crozier.
Cape Crozier Party Reaches Base1 August 1911
The three travellers arrive exhausted after severe cold and storms.
Winter Journey Returns1 August 1911
Returns to Cape Evans after the winter journey to Cape Crozier.
Supporting Party Return JourneyDecember 1911
Cherry-Garrard begins the long return from the Beardmore Glacier after completing his assigned supporting role for the polar attempt.
First Supporting Party Turns North21 December 1911
Cherry-Garrard begins the return journey after his supporting party is ordered back.
1912
Dog Team JourneyMarch 1912
Attempts to meet Scott's returning party with dog teams.
One Ton Depot Dog JourneyMarch 1912
Cherry-Garrard travels south with dog teams to One Ton Depot in an attempt to meet the returning Polar Party.
Attempt to Meet Polar Party3 March 1912
He waits six days hoping to meet Scott's returning party.
One Ton Depot Relief Journey3 March 1912
Reaches One Ton Depot with a dog team and supplies.
Second Winter South Polar TimesJune 1912
Cherry-Garrard presents another issue of the South Polar Times during the subdued second winter at Cape Evans.
Bodies of Scott Wilson and Bowers Found12 November 1912
The searchers recover records and build a snow cairn over the tent.
Polar Party Search12 November 1912
Joins the search party that finds the polar party's final tent.
Search Party12 November 1912
Joins the search party that finds Scott's last camp.
Titles and roles
Assistant Zoologist · Assistant Zoologist · Expedition Member
Record provenance
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