History of the Terra Nova Ship - British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13
Discover the story of the Terra Nova ship, purchased for the British National Antarctic Expedition in 1910, its role in the ambitious scientific research program, and the ultimately fatal attempt to reach the South Pole led by Captain Scott and his team. Learn about the ship's construction, challenges faced during the voyage due to its age, and the significance of the Terra Nova expedition in Antarctic exploration history.
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How Much Money Was The Terra Nova She (the Terra Nova) was purchased for the British National Antarctic Expedition in 1910 for 12,000. It was a second choice after Captain Scott was unable to obtain the Discovery built especially for his earlier 1901- 1904 Antarctic Expedition and now owned by and working for the Hudson Bay Company. The Terra Nova however was a bargain particularly compared to the 50,000 that the Discovery had cost ten years earlier.
THE EXPEDITION The British Antarctic Expedition 1910-13 or Terra Nova expedition as it became known was a far reaching and ambitious programme of scientific research and discovery best known for the ultimately fatal attempt to reach the south pole by Scott, Bowers, Evans, Oates and Wilson.
Launched: 1884 Length: 57 m Draft: 5.8 m Builder: Alexander Stephen and Sons
She was however 25 years old by 1910 and had a tendency to take on water above and below the waterline. Time spent at the bilge pumps was a constant necessity for the crew throughout the voyage. Leakage through the supposedly caulked main deck during rain or rough weather continually dripped on those below, the worst position in this regard being for those under the stables.
