–from Tryggve Gran’s Antarctic diary published as The Norwegian with Scott— “8 January. Terra Nova in sight! Hurrah! Hurrah! Great jubilation! Hurrah! “(Evening) We are saved. It was a piece of luck, for we had this morning begun to prepare for another winter here [at Cape Evans]. Teddy Evans is on board. All’s well at … More January 18, 1913: “Terra Nova in sight! Hurrah! Hurrah!”
–from Tryggve Gran’s diary published as “The Norwegian with Scott“– “The Terra Nova must have been underway a fortnight now [The ship had left Lyttleton, NZ on 14 December under the command of Commander E. R. G. R. Evans, fully recovered from scurvy and specially promoted for Antarctic service], and if she does not run … More December 28, 1912: Waiting for the ship at Cape Evans
–from Frank Debenham’s diary published as “The Quiet Land”– “As to what may have happened. Atch [Dr. Atkinson] and Charles [Wright] who both know the Beardmore, think the whole party has gone down a crevasse. I, with less knowledge, but the delay down to bad health, in fact to the dreaded scurvy which showed in … More April 28, 1912 continued: “As to what may have happened. . . .”
–from Frank Debenham’s diary, published as “The quiet Land”– “On the 26th they [Atkinson’s party to relieve Campbell’s northern party] got back to Hut Pt as reported by signal (blue lights) but we don’t know whether Campbell’s party are wit them or not. “No other signals have come and hope has gradually died. I can’t … More April 28, 1912: From Cape Evans, “The facts appear to be these. . . .”
“Monday, March 19. Lunch. We camped with difficulty last night, and were dreadfully cold till after our supper of cold pemmican and biscuit and half a pannikin of cocoa cooked over the spirit. Then, contrary to expectation, we got warm and all slept well. To-day we started in the usual dragging manner. Sledge dreadully heavy. … More March 19, 1912: Scott–“We have two days’ food but barely a day’s fuel.”
–from his diary , “The Norwegian with Scott– “14 March. Storm, snow-fall, an drift almost the whole day. Even so at ten o’clock I went up to our ‘Observatory’ to watch for any movement at Hut Point, but I could hardly make out Razorback Islands. If Scott maintains the same average speed as Shackleton, he … More March 14, 1912: Tryggve Gran’s optimism
–from Tryggve Gran’s diary, published as “The Norwegian with Scott”– 3 March. We had the animals [Indian mules] out one hour today. It is a real joy to handle them; they are quick and willing form the time they emerge from the stable until they return to their straw. I have been acting vet today, … More March 3, 1912: Crean and Gran at Cape Evans
–from Lashly’s diary, quoted in “The Worst Journey in the World”– [The dog teams summoned from Hut Point by Tom Crean after his incredible 30-mile walk, arrived to rescue Lashly and Evans at Corner Camp 20 February, but were unable to return immediately due to heavy weather] “22 February, 1912 “The wind went down about … More February 22, 1912: Bill Lashly and Lt. Teddy Evans make it to safety
–from William Lashly’s diary, quoted in “The Worst Journey in the World”– “I started to move Mr Evans this morning, but he completely collapsed and fainted away. Crean was very upset and almost cried, but I told him it was no good to create a scene but put up a bold front and try to … More February 18, 1912: Tom Crean begins his long walk home
–from Bill Lashly’s diary– “Started this morning but had to stop and dump everything we possibly could and take Mr Evans on the sledge. We still have about 70 miles to go. No doubt we shall have our work cut out, but we must try and do our best to get to Hut Point in … More February 14, 1912: Lt. Evans can no longer walk
