South Pole Photography
Bowers photographs Scott's party and the polar camp before the five men begin their return journey.
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January
South Pole Sketching
Wilson sketches at the South Pole while the party records evidence of the Norwegian expedition.
Polar Party Heads North
The five men face worsening weather and declining health.
Return Journey from Pole
Begins the return journey north with Scott's polar party.
Frostbite on Polar Plateau
Evans suffers worsening frostbite to his hands and nose during the return across the polar plateau.
Leg Injury on Return
Wilson strains a tendon during the return journey but continues travelling with the polar party.
Armament
Cassel warns Churchill & Lloyd George about German naval expansion
Armament
Cassel warns Churchill & Lloyd George about German naval expansion
Armament
Learns plans to deepen the Kiel Canal, Britain will need 40 battleships within 24 hrs
Northern Party Biological Work
Levick combines medical duties with biological observations while Campbell's party works from its temporary Evans Coves camp.
Northern Party Coastal Work
Dickason contributes seaman's skills and sledging labour to Campbell's isolated Northern Party during its coastal exploration.
Northern Party Field Support
Browning supports the Northern Party's field programme, hauling equipment and supplies between the coastal camp and survey areas.
Northern Party Glacier Survey
Priestley studies local geology and glaciers during the Northern Party's summer field programme around Evans Coves.
Northern Party Sledging
Abbott undertakes sledging and camp work during the Northern Party's survey season on the Victoria Land coast.
February
BE2 First Flight
Flies the prototype BE2 at Farnborough.
Royal Aircraft Factory Reconnaissance Aircraft
Develops an aircraft type adopted for reconnaissance and training.
Crevasse Fall on Return
Evans suffers another fall during the difficult descent toward the Beardmore Glacier.
Crevasse Fall on Return
Scott falls into a crevasse while descending toward the Beardmore Glacier and continues after being recovered.
Anglo-German Naval Talks
Discusses naval competition and possible political understandings.
Haldane Mission
Visits Berlin seeking improved relations with Germany.
Visit to London
Visits Berlin to seek a reduction of tension between Britain & Germany
Scurvy Collapse
Collapses with scurvy near One Ton Depot.
Armament
Circulates the new German Navy Law to the Cabinet
Death of Edgar Evans
Edgar Evans collapses near the lower Beardmore Glacier and dies after a prolonged decline during the return journey.
Death of Edgar Evans
Dies during Scott's return from the South Pole.
Death of Edgar Evans
Dies near the lower Beardmore Glacier during the return journey.
Northern Party Pickup Missed
Campbell returns to the pickup area, but heavy sea ice prevents Terra Nova from reaching the stranded six-man party.
Polar Party Loses First Member
He is the first member of the polar party to die.
Evans Rescue
Stays with Edward Evans while Crean seeks help.
Second Relief Voyage Arrives
The ship brings supplies and additional transport animals.
Terra Nova Returns to Cape Evans
Terra Nova returns to Cape Evans during the expedition's second season.
Court Theatre Production
Depicts family conflict within a controlling industrial household.
Edward Evans Evacuated
Evans reaches safety after severe scurvy and is later evacuated from Antarctica aboard Terra Nova for medical recovery.
Edward Evans Rescue
Atkinson organizes a dog-team rescue after Crean reaches Hut Point with news that Edward Evans is dangerously ill.
Edward Evans Rescue Journey
Lashly helps pull the scurvy-stricken Edward Evans toward Hut Point during the supporting party's return.
Evans Scurvy Assistance
Lashly helps place the seriously weakened Edward Evans on a sledge when scurvy leaves him unable to continue walking.
Evans Scurvy Rescue
Cares for Edward Evans after severe scurvy develops.
Last Support Party Survival
Lashly and Crean help bring their commander back alive.
Northern Party Stranded
Becomes stranded when Terra Nova cannot return through heavy ice.
Olympic Propeller Blade Damage
Remains in command when Olympic loses a propeller blade but completes the voyage under her own power.
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