British Antarctic (Terra Nova) Expedition, 1910-1913 ...

• Main Author: Mackay, Kevin
• Format: Dataset
• Language: English
• Published: The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) 2019
• Subjects: Occurrence; Observation; Antarc*; Antarctic; South pole
• Online Access: https://dx.doi.org/10.15468/0gsnmz; https://www.gbif.org/dataset/f2ab6184-eff7-4069-a9bb-e4f366aeefff

The Terra Nova Expedition, officially the British Antarctic Expedition, was led by Robert Falcon Scott with the primary objective of scientific experiments, observations and gathering of specimens and the secondary objective of being the first to reach the geographical South Pole. The Terra Nova Expedition, named after its supply ship, was a private venture, financed by public contributions augmented by a government grant. It had further backing from the Admiralty, which released experienced seamen to the expedition, and from the Royal Geographical Society. As well as its polar attempt, the expedition carried out a comprehensive scientific programme. The biologist in charge of operations on the ship was Mr. D. G. Lillie, M.A., to whose skill and energy the large and valuable marine collections are mainly due. On the outward and homeward voyages from England to New Zealand fine-meshed tow-nets were put overboard whenever possible, and seventy plankton samples were obtained; in addition two hauls were made ...