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The Discovery Expedition under Robert Falcon Scott attained a Farthest South at 82°17′S in Antarctica.
On December 30, 1902, Robert Falcon Scott’s Discovery Expedition reached a new Farthest South record at latitude 82°17′S in Antarctica.
The British National Antarctic Expedition, led by Robert Falcon Scott aboard the ship Discovery, achieved a new southernmost latitude of 82°17′S on December 30, 1902. The journey demonstrated human endurance in extreme polar conditions and contributed valuable scientific observations of geology, biology, and meteorology. Scott and his team faced crevasse-filled ice and brutal cold, pushing sledges over hundreds of miles from their base camp. Their success established a benchmark for future Antarctic explorers and sparked international interest in polar research. The expedition’s findings enriched scientific understanding of the continent’s environment and wildlife. Scott’s leadership and the crew’s determination became legendary in the annals of exploration.
1902
Discovery Expedition
Robert Falcon Scott
Farthest South
Antarctica