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The Watchman's Hut - a hut with a history
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The Watchmans Hut beside the harbour in Oamaru NZ.This little hut, and the Watchman were for a short time an important part of world history.

On 10th February 1913 the Watchman Neil McKinnon spied an unidentified ship beyond the harbour from which he directed a dinghy to the steps of Sumpter Wharf (the wharf I sometimes post photos of with the bird colony now nesting there).
On board were two Royal Navy officers Lieutenant Harry Pennell RN and Dr Edward Atkinson from Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic Expedition ship the Terra Nova.They had come to report to the world the death of Scott and his party.
The terrible news was telegraphed later that day to Christchurch and from there the world. Pennell & Atkinson spent some time with the Harbour Master before leaving Oamaru by train to rejoin the Terra Nova which had sailed on to Christchurch.
Remembering the polar party
Lieutenant H. R. Bowers
Petty officer Edgar "Taff" Evans
Captain L. E. G. Oates
Captain R. F. Scott
Dr. E. A. Wilson
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::tigger3
02/20/19 1:57 PM GMT
Very thought provoking narrative, and some history to remembered.I hope this little hut remains to stand over time. Nice post Lyn, and thanks for the link. tigs=^..^=
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.GomekFlorida
02/20/19 4:20 PM GMT
Great historical shot! Do you mean 10th February 1913?
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::0930_23
02/20/19 4:35 PM GMT
Great shot to go along with the information LE.
A fitting memorial for Scott and his party.

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::Dunstickin
02/20/19 4:53 PM GMT
I enjoyed the tale of this...very moving...Good picture too..
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::corngrowth
02/21/19 11:35 AM GMT
By checking-out your link, I've read the story: 'Robert Falcon Scott, The Journey to the Pole (The Terra Nova Expedition 1910-13)'.
Very interesting. Your accompanying and good capture doesn't one realize that this hut is of a high historical value.
Thanks for this historical 'lesson', Lyn!
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.mesmerized
02/21/19 9:36 PM GMT
Fascinating history and fitting and super accompanying image...great texture and detail when viewed full-screen.
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.koca
02/22/19 8:53 AM GMT
Nice capture, thanks for the story.
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