Which explorer said I may be some time?

“I am just going outside and may be some time”. These were the last words of the Antarctic explorer Captain Lawrence Edward Grace “Titus” Oates (1880–1912). He uttered them prior to walking into a blizzard and certain death.

Why did Robert Falcon Scott want to go to the South Pole?

During all his planning of the British Antarctic Expedition on the Terra Nova, Scott had intended that the main objective was “to reach the South Pole, and to secure for the British Empire the honour of this achievement”.

Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell?

Had we lived, I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance, and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman.

Why is Robert Falcon Scott a hero?

The young naval officer Robert Falcon Scott (1868–1912), had achieved fame after leading a first expedition to the Antarctic in the ship Discovery in 1901–04. He had set a new “farthest south” record, and the expedition made many important scientific discoveries.

What did Scott say when he left the tent?

“Titus” Oates followed on 17 March (his 32nd birthday), when, in the knowledge that his frostbite had dangerously slowed the group’s progress, he left the tent with the immortal line: “I am just going outside and may be some time.” At this point, though, Scott retained some hope.

What was Scott of the Antarctic last words?

His final words were written on 29 March. “It seems a pity, but I do not think I can write more. R Scott,” he scrawled, before adding a last frantic message: “For God’s sake look after our people.”

Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman?

Robert Falcon Scott Quotes Had we lived I should have had a tale to tell of the hardihood, endurance and courage of my companions which would have stirred the heart of every Englishman. These rough notes and our dead bodies must tell the tale.

What was shackletons last words?

Tomorrow last chance. No fuel and only one or two of food left — must be near the end. Have decided it shall be natural. We shall march for the depot with or without our effects and die in our tracks.”