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. .
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
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. Marker 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.
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
Also see . . . Robert Falcon Scott. (Submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
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 394 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 28, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
