1902
Discovery Expedition
The second year showed improvements in technique and achievement, culminating in Scotts western journey which led to the discovery of the Polar Plateau
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The second year showed improvements in technique and achievement, culminating in Scotts western journey which led to the discovery of the Polar Plateau
The second year showed improvements in technique and achievement, culminating in Scotts western journey which led to the discovery of the Polar Plateau
Crosses the Polar Plateau to within 97 miles of the South Pole
Continues south with Scott's final party.
Continues south with Scott's final polar party.
Is added to Scott's final polar party.
Continues with Scott toward the South Pole.
Chooses a five-man party for the final polar march.
Scott adds Bowers to the final group of five continuing toward the South Pole.
Turns back with Crean and Lashly from 87 degrees south.
Begins the return journey with Evans and Lashly.
Begins the difficult return with Evans and Crean.
Evans leads Crean and Lashly north after Scott orders the final supporting party to turn back.
Lashly starts the long return journey with Edward Evans and Crean after the final polar party is selected.
Evans starts the return journey with Lashly and Crean after the last supporting party is dismissed from the southbound expedition.
Bowers spots a dark marker ahead, leading the party to discover clear evidence that Amundsen has preceded them.
Evans suffers worsening frostbite to his hands and nose during the return across the polar plateau.
Wilson strains a tendon during the return journey but continues travelling with the polar party.
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