Historical Events tagged with "william speirs bruce"

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Exploration & Discovery

Discovery of Coats Land by William Speirs Bruce

March 6th, 1904 121 years ago

William Speirs Bruce led the Scottish National Antarctic Expedition aboard the Scotia, which discovered the Antarctic region known as Coats Land. This significant event involved exploring uncharted territories of Antarctica, contributing valuable knowledge about the continent's geography, fauna, and climate. The discovery expanded the understanding of the Antarctic environment and highlighted the increasing interest in polar exploration during the early 20th century.

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