Terra Nova sets sail from Cardiff
On 15 June, 1910, a large, excited and noisy crowd cheered a heavily laden ship as she left the Roath Basin in Cardiff's docklands.
Terra Nova arrives at Cape Evans, Antarctica
Cape Evans was named after Teddy Evans by Scott. The crew arrived on January 4, 1911. They unloaded the ship and prepared the camp. Some crew members left to scientifically explore unmapped areas, while others began preparations for the attempt to reach the South Pole. They planned to make their attempt on the South Pole during the Antartic summer, September to October 1911.
To,
October 2, 1910
Daniel Radcliffe, Cardiff
At supper we had a toast to absent friends, coupled with the name of Dan Radcliffe. If by chance you do not hear again for mant months remember that there are many fine men here forward and aft who have reason to be grateful to Dan Radcliffe. Scott has to go on another begging campaign for funds when we reach Melbourne, Australia on October 12, 1910.
Yours, Teddy Evans
To,
January 1, 1911
Daniel Radcliffe, Cardiff,
As bad luck would have it we encountered a storm on Decmeber 1 and had a rotten time. This is a bad photograph of the ship being blown about during the storm.
We arrived at Lyttleton, New Zealand on October 28, 1910. The leak was fixed. We loaded the ship with 3 motor sledges, 33 dogs, 19 ponies, 162 frozen sheep and 3 bullocks, and left Lyttleton on November 26. In a few days we will shall be cut off from polotics and civilisation for a year. I will tell you all when I return to Cardiff, I hope.
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Yours, Teddy Evans
June 23, 1910
To,
Daniel Radcliffe, Cardiff
Arrived at the island of Maderia. We made a very good passage with light fair winds averaging a good 7 knots. This in not a liner's speed, but like the old tortoise we get there all the same.
Yours, Teddy Evans
August 13, 1910
To,
Percy Lewis,
The leak we noticed at Cardiff is not so bad, but we will have to repair it when we get to New Zealand. We are now nearing Simonstown, Cape Town, South Africa, 16 days overdue. The ship is overloaded and we can't any speed out of it. Will arrive at Simonstown on the 15th.
Yours, Teddy Evans
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Terra Nova sets sail from Cardiff
On 15 June, 1910, a large, excited and noisy crowd cheered a heavily laden ship as she left the Roath Basin in Cardiff's docklands.
Terra Nova arrives at Cape Evans, Antarctica
Cape Evans was named after Teddy Evans by Scott. The crew arrived on January 4, 1911. They unloaded the ship and prepared the camp. Some crew members left to scientifically explore unmapped areas, while others began preparations for the attempt to reach the South Pole. They planned to make their attempt on the South Pole during the Antartic summer, September to October 1911.
To,
October 2, 1910
Daniel Radcliffe, Cardiff
At supper we had a toast to absent friends, coupled with the name of Dan Radcliffe. If by chance you do not hear again for mant months remember that there are many fine men here forward and aft who have reason to be grateful to Dan Radcliffe. Scott has to go on another begging campaign for funds when we reach Melbourne, Australia on October 12, 1910.
Yours, Teddy Evans
To,
January 1, 1911
Daniel Radcliffe, Cardiff,
As bad luck would have it we encountered a storm on Decmeber 1 and had a rotten time. This is a bad photograph of the ship being blown about during the storm.
We arrived at Lyttleton, New Zealand on October 28, 1910. The leak was fixed. We loaded the ship with 3 motor sledges, 33 dogs, 19 ponies, 162 frozen sheep and 3 bullocks, and left Lyttleton on November 26. In a few days we will shall be cut off from polotics and civilisation for a year. I will tell you all when I return to Cardiff, I hope.
Use this side of the card to provide more information about a topic. Focus on one concept. Make learning and communication more efficient.
Title
Title
Write a brief description here
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Yours, Teddy Evans
June 23, 1910
To,
Daniel Radcliffe, Cardiff
Arrived at the island of Maderia. We made a very good passage with light fair winds averaging a good 7 knots. This in not a liner's speed, but like the old tortoise we get there all the same.
Yours, Teddy Evans
August 13, 1910
To,
Percy Lewis,
The leak we noticed at Cardiff is not so bad, but we will have to repair it when we get to New Zealand. We are now nearing Simonstown, Cape Town, South Africa, 16 days overdue. The ship is overloaded and we can't any speed out of it. Will arrive at Simonstown on the 15th.
Yours, Teddy Evans