The Race to the Pole By aves124 Period: Jan 19, 1910 to May 19, 1912 The Race to the Pole Jun 1, 1910 Captain Scott left London. Captain Scott left London to begin his Antarctic expedition. Picture: http://blogs.educationscotland.gov.uk/globalcitizenship/files/2013/04/Scott.jpg Oct 15, 1911 Amundsen was the first to leave. Amundsen and his four companions left for Antarctica. Nov 1, 1911 Captain Scott left for Antarctica Dec 14, 1911 Amundsen reached the Pole. Jan 17, 1912 Scott reached the Pole. Jan 25, 1912 Amundsen reached safely back. Feb 17, 1912 Edgar Evans died. Mar 16, 1912 Captain Oates died. Mar 29, 1912 Captain Scott died. Mar 29, 1912 Doctor Wilson died. Mar 29, 1912 Lieutenant Bowers died.
