The Terra Nova Expedition

The Terra Nova Expedition happened in 1910. A British explorer named Robert Falcon Scott led his team to Antarctica. He wanted to be the first person to reach the South Pole. Another team from Norway was trying to get there first, too.

The Long Journey

Scott and his men sailed on a ship called Terra Nova. When they reached Antarctica, they set up a base camp on the ice. They used ponies, dogs, and sleds to carry their supplies. The team walked hundreds of miles through snow and strong winds. Every day was very cold and hard.

Reaching the Pole

Scott and four of his men finally reached the South Pole in January 1912. But they were very sad because a Norwegian team had arrived a month earlier. The Norwegians, led by Roald Amundsen, got there first. On the way back, Scott and his men ran out of food and the weather got too cold. Sadly, they did not make it home.

Fun Facts

• The ship Terra Nova means 'new land' in Latin.
• Scott's team took a camera and filmed parts of their journey.
• The expedition also did science experiments and collected rocks.

Did You Know?

Scientists still study the rocks and notes Scott's team left behind in Antarctica over 100 years ago.