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Henry Robertson Bowers (29 July 1883 – c. 29 March 1912) was one of Robert Falcon Scott's polar party on the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition of 1910–1913, all of whom died during their return from the South Pole.
Henry Robertson - Birdie - Bowers and his role in Captain Scott's expedition to attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole in Antarctica. The Terra Nova Expedition, 1910-1913
Henry 'Birdie' Robertson Bowers (1883-1912) Bowers in some of the expedition gear. Born in Greenock in 1883, Henry 'Birdie' Bowers was a popular member of the 'Terra Nova' expedition. Standing at only 5'4, he was a strong, robust, straightforward character and at the same time possessed a deep spirituality.
Mar 1, 2012 · Henry Robertson Bowers was one of the five members of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's Polar party, who made an heroic attempt to be the first to reach the South Pole in March 1912. Scott had come to rely on Bowers' meticulous planning, physical toughness and dauntless spirit.
May 11, 2012 · Henry Robertson Bowers. H enry Robertson Bowers (1883 – 1912) Adventurer. Short, hardy, reliable, understated and the finest example of a man Greenock has ever produced. He sailed at least five times around the world. He was a Royal Indian Marine and he captured gun runners on the Persian Gulf.
Lieutenant Henry Robertson Bowers. 11 Oct 1911. RCIN 2580037. Henry Robertson 'Birdie' Bowers (1883-1912), born in Greenock, western Scotland, was serving in the Royal Indian Marine Service before he joined Scott’s expedition.
Biography. Born at Greencock. Known as 'Birdie' on account of his beak-like nose, he was describedby Captain Scott as "the hardiest traveller that ever undertook a polar journey". Entered as a cadet in HMS Worcester. Listed as a Midshipman, Royal Naval Reserve, having served his indentures aboard a sailing barque to Australia.
Lieutenant Henry Robertson "Birdie" Bowers (29 July 1883 – 29 March 1912) was one of Robert Falcon Scott's polar party on the ill-fated Terra Nova expedition (1910–1913), all of whom died during their return from the South Pole.
Henry Robertson Bowers was born in Greenock, Scotland on 29 July 1883. He was educated at the High School in Streatham and at the age of fourteen entered the Royal Navy as a cadet in the training ship HMS Worcester. In 1899, he went to sea in the sailing ship Loch Torridon, where he rose to be Chief Officer.
Henry Robertson Bowers, born in Greenock, western Scotland, was serving in the Royal Indian Marine Service before he joined Scott’s expedition. Initially Scott was unimpressed by him, but he soon came to value Bowers’ capacity for hard work, organisation and general cheerfulness.
