Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Lawrence Oates accompanies Scott's Terra Nova expedition and takes responsibility for the ponies used during the planned southern journey.
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Lawrence Edward Grace Oates Biography and Timeline
Follow Lawrence Edward Grace Oates through 25 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Lawrence Edward Grace Oates, historical timeline
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1910–1912Years on this page
1910
Pony Transport Preparation
Oates prepares for responsibility over the expedition's pony transport system.
Role range: 1910-1913
Pony Management
Advises on animal selection, care and polar transport.
Role range: 1910-1912
Terra Nova Expedition Appointment
Joins Scott's expedition with responsibility for ponies.
Role range: 1910-1912
1911
Winter Stable Reorganisation
Oates enlarges and reorganises the pony stalls to improve animal management during the Antarctic winter.
Role range: 1910-1913
Terra Nova Pony Management
Oates oversees the ponies at Cape Evans, monitoring their condition and exercising animals intended for the southern journey.
Role range: 1910-1912
Southern Journey Pony Assignments
Oates takes charge of Christopher as Scott assigns ponies and handlers for the southern journey.
Role range: 1910-1913
Pony Party Starts South
Oates leaves Cape Evans with the pony groups supporting Scott's southward march.
Role range: 1910-1913
Pony Transport South
Travels south with responsibility for the expedition ponies.
Role range: 1910-1912
Southern Journey Animal Management
Oates monitors the animals as conditions become increasingly difficult.
Role range: 1910-1912
Southern Journey Pony Convoy
Oates travels south with the pony teams, taking responsibility for animal welfare as conditions become increasingly difficult.
Role range: 1910-1912
Southern Journey Pony Management
Manages expedition ponies during the main march south.
Role range: 1910-1912
Terra Nova Transport Support
Advises Scott on animal condition and transport limitations.
Role range: 1910-1912
Pony Condition at One Ton Depot
Oates assesses the ponies at One Ton Depot as the southern party prepares to continue.
Role range: 1910-1913
Jehu Pony Put Down
Oates's transport group loses the weakened pony Jehu as the southward journey continues.
Role range: 1910-1913
Pony Management
Manages ponies during the early southern journey.
Role range: 1910-1912
Final Ponies Sacrificed
The remaining ponies are killed at the foot of the Beardmore Glacier after completing their transport role.
Role range: 1910-1913
Pony Losses
Remaining ponies are destroyed before the glacier ascent.
Role range: 1910-1912
1912
Final Polar Party
Continues with Scott toward the South Pole.
Role range: 1910-1912
South Pole Arrival
Oates reaches the South Pole with Scott's party and learns that Amundsen has won the race.
Role range: 1910-1913
Oates Condition Deteriorates
Oates's frostbitten feet worsen severely as the polar party struggles north across the Barrier.
Role range: 1910-1913
Death of Lawrence Edward Grace Oates
Leaves Scott's tent during the return from the South Pole, sacrificing himself as the party struggles northward
Death of Lawrence Oates
Leaves the tent during a blizzard while critically ill.
Role range: 1910-1912
Oates Leaves Final Camp
His sacrifice is intended to improve his companions' survival chances.
Role range: 1910-1912
Death of Lawrence Oates
Leaves the tent and dies during the return journey.
Role range: 1910-1912
Records, sources and methodology
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