Scott Of The Antarctic - Exhibition - 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 Bay in the vessel SS Terra Nova but the expedition ended tragically and never returned. Exhibition located at barrage sails, Cardiff Bay, Wales.
Waymark Code: WMPC61
Location: South Wales, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/07/2015
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The Sails & Scott Exhibition feature probably the longest, best presented, historic marker you will ever come across. This fascinating marker displays 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 Captain 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 Sails"
"The Barrage Sails have become a landmark on the Barrage. The design of the viewpoint reflects a ship's bow and the nautical theme is extended with a decked surface and sails.
Captain Scott Exhibition:
In 1910 the British Antarctic Expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, departed from Cardiff Bay in the vessel SS Terra Nova. Under the barrage sails you will find a fascinating outdoor exhibition displaying Scott's journey to the Antarctic and the methods used to reach the pole." Text Source: (
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"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." Text adapted from: (
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