Watch: Captain Scott’s famous polar shipwreck as never seen before

The Terra Nova is one of the most famous ships in polar history, and it has a story full of adventure and tragedy. More than a century ago, Captain Scott and his team used the Terra Nova to try to be the first people to reach the South Pole. They set out in 1910 with big dreams and a plan to do important science work as well. After traveling hundreds of miles through the freezing cold, Scott and his men finally reached the South Pole in January 1912. But when they arrived, they saw a black flag planted by Roald Amundsen’s Norwegian team, who had beaten them to the pole. The British team was disappointed but started their long journey back.

The return trip was even harder than the way there. The weather was terrible, and the men were exhausted. Edgar Evans died after falling on a glacier, and later, Lawrence Oates left the tent, saying, 'I'm just going outside and may be some time. ' He was never seen again. Scott, Bowers, and Wilson kept going, but they were trapped by a blizzard with almost no food or fuel left. All three died, and their last camp was found just eleven miles from a supply depot that could have saved them. The Terra Nova played a key role in telling the world about their fate. When the ship returned to pick up the team, the crew learned the sad news and shared it with everyone.

After the polar expedition, the Terra Nova continued to serve for many years. It was a strong wooden ship, sixty years old, and built to break through thick ice. In World War Two, it carried supplies to US bases but sank off Greenland in 1943. The wreck was found in 2012, but only recently have scientists filmed it in detail on the sea floor. The footage shows the ship covered in sea life, with its wheel, winch, and mast still visible. The center of the ship is mostly intact, but the front and back are badly damaged. Now, the Terra Nova is like a reef, full of fish and corals. Experts say seeing the ship underwater is inspiring, and it helps us remember the bravery and tragedy of Captain Scott and his men. Their story is one of heroism, loss, and the spirit of adventure.