Scott of the Antarctic - 1910 to 1912 - Cardiff Bay, Wales.
N 51° 27.108 W 003° 09.913
30U E 488519 N 5700081
In 1910 the British Antarctic Expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, departed from Cardiff Roath Dock in the vessel SS Terra Nova but the expedition ended tragically & never returned. Located at the barrage sails, Cardiff Bay, South Wales.
Waymark Code: WMPC2P
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/06/2015
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A fascinating outdoor Timeline exhibition displaying Scott’s journey to the Antarctic, including the departure of Terra Nova from Cardiff on 15th June 1910, and the methods used to reach the pole. Historic words that Oats spoke on 17th March 1912 "I am going outside, I may be some Time" & Captain Scott's last diary entry on 29th March" It seems a pity, but I don't think I can write more"
The Timeline starts with the SS Terra Nova arriving in Cardiff on 10th June 1910 & ends with Scott's last entry in his Diary on 29th March 1912.
The Timeline is located at Cardiff Bay barrage under the barrage sails.
"When the British Antarctic Expedition departed from Cardiff on its final voyage in 1910 it created one of the greatest legends of adventure and heroism of the 20th Century. So it’s important that we continue the memory of Captain Scott and his comrades, and their association with the City of Cardiff, to encourage future generations to push boundaries and seize their sprit of adventure."
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