Southampton
Locations
Type
Port City
Climate
wet, foggy spring morning
Economy
Shipping and transport.
Mood Tags
- •industrial
- •grey
- •foggy
Size Scale
port city
Description
The English port from which the expedition departs and returns.
Inhabitants
Porters, sailors, travelers, pressmen.
Accessibility
Reached by train from London or by ocean liner.
Plot Relevance
The point of departure and return for the South American expedition.
First Appearance
Southampton quay
Geography Layout
A coastal city in southern England.
Languages Spoken
- •English
Notable Features
- •quay
- •gang-plank
- •train station
- •crowds of pressmen
Timeline
The Departure
Malone, Summerlee, and Roxton board the Francisca while Challenger gives final instructions.
The Return
The expedition returns to Southampton, greeted by a swarm of journalists seeking information.
