Royal Navy preparing young explorers to re-edit Scott’s Antarctica saga in 2012

Thursday, April 7th 2011 - 21:06 UTC

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Budding explorers inspired by Royal Navy Captain Robert Scott of the Antarctic, have had the chance to prove that they have got what it takes to follow in his footsteps during an exercise held at HMS Raleigh this week. Read full article

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Gadget
This is a great idea, good luck to them.

The picture is of John Mills as Scott, rather than Scott himself why??
Apr 08th, 2011 - 09:30 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Think
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Because this is MercoPress.....

Where fantasy is better than reality!
Apr 08th, 2011 - 10:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Gadget
Now now Think , I would tend to think that fantasy is better when you are reenacting a fatal expedition maybe?
Man hauling is as I understand a very tough job, especially the Beardmore Glacier, as I said good luck.
Apr 08th, 2011 - 11:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Think
In my “cultural environment” it’s ill-fated to wish “good luck” to anybody facing a risky endeavor………………...
You do not challenge the “Spirits”……..

Therefore…..:

Break a leg
ни пуха ни пера
Kopf und Bauchschuss
Merde
In bocca al lupo

To you guys………………
Apr 08th, 2011 - 01:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Gadget
Good point Think I will second that..
Apr 08th, 2011 - 04:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Martin_Fierro
UK... don't forget to ask Argentina permission to enter Antarctica, ok?

We all know you like our sector the best. ;-)
Apr 09th, 2011 - 07:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Zethee
6: No-one has to ask anyone for permission.
Apr 09th, 2011 - 05:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Gadget
@6 STFU there is no answer to that kind of “turnip” statement.

You don't ask permission to be on our territory and visa versa, as we both claim some of the same antarctic space...
Apr 09th, 2011 - 07:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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WestisBest
@8

The whole Antarctica and the South Atlantic belongs to Argentina, didn't you know that?
;-)
Apr 11th, 2011 - 09:45 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Gadget
Ahh yeah ok sorry my mistake.

My last comment was a bit OTT but the Antarctica is on of the few situations where we can all put aside our territorial disputes (at least until the antarctic treaty expires, hopefully it will be renewed) and work in mutual scientific cooperation.
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