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Today in History: Scott's Expedition Reaches New Farthest South in Antarctica

12/30/2025

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On December 30, 1902, the Discovery Expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, reached a new Farthest South point in Antarctica. This significant achievement marked the first official British exploration of the region in over sixty years, contributing to scientific research and paving the way for future Antarctic exploration during the Heroic Age.

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On December 30, 1902, the Discovery Expedition, led by Captain Robert Falcon Scott, reached a new Farthest South point in Antarctica. This significant achievement marked the first official British exploration of the region in over sixty years, contributing to scientific research and paving the way for future Antarctic exploration during the Heroic Age.