Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)

Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

1. Captain Robert Falcon Scott Marker

Inscription. Captain Robert Falcon Scott. RN. CVO. Born 6 June 1868 Died about 29 March 1912 during his return from the South Pole In his journal found 8 months later he wrote the gale is howling about us we are weak writing is difficult but for my own sake I do not regret this journey which has shown that Englishmen can endure hardships help one another and meet death with as great a fortitude as ever in the past we took risks we took them things have come out against us and therefore we have no cause for complaint but bow to the will of providence determined to do our best to the end

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Exploration.

Location. 50° 47.95′ N, 1° 6.433′ W. Marker is in Portsmouth, England. It can be reached from the intersection of Queen Street (England Route B2154) and Wickham Street, on the left when traveling north. Located in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Portsmouth, England PO1 3LR, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in England’s Hampshire Ports.

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Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Porter’s Garden (here, next to this marker); The Jutland Gun (a few steps from this marker); Mudlarks (within shouting distance of this marker); The Hard (within shouting distance of this marker); The Ship Anson (within shouting distance of this marker); Beware of the Wolf (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Figurehead (about 120 meters away); Left behind by progress (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Portsmouth.

Also see . . . Robert Falcon Scott. (Submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)

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Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

2. Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Photographed by Michael Herrick, July 30, 2018

3. Captain Robert Falcon Scott

Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 534 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.