Port Lockroy was established in 1944 by the British to report on enemy submarine activity. Ultimately there was none, though they did provide weather reports. The base continued as a scientific base after the war under the auspices of the Bri…
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Antarctica – Port Lockroy Research Center – One of the Few
Port Lockroy was established in 1944 by the British to report on enemy submarine activity. Ultimately there was none, though they did provide weather reports. The base continued as a scientific base after the war under the auspices of the British…
Antarctica – Beautiful Neko Harbour & Cuverville Island
While we were on the trip, we celebrated Andy’s birthday. My brother-in-law, Andy and my sister, Marcia were with us on our trip. Marcia and Andy live in Fort Wayne, IN, so we don’t see them as often as we would like. We had a great time t…
Antarctica – Spectacular, Incredible, Amazing….Icebergs!
Did you know that icebergs are Spectacular! Incredible! Amazing! Icebergs are not just big hunks of ice, looking to punch a hold in the bottom of your boat! Many times we were surrounded by huge, glistening icebergs! The Corinthian employed a Second Ma…
Antarctica – Beautiful Neko Harbour & Cuverville Island
While we were on the trip, we celebrated Andy’s birthday. My brother-in-law, Andy and my sister, Marcia were with us on our trip. Marcia and Andy live in Fort Wayne, IN, so we don’t see them as often as we would like. We had a great time tog…
Antarctica – preparing for landing and our first stop Aitcho Island
In preparation for Antarctica, OAT sends each adventurer (that’s my description!) a bright water-proof, red jacket. Other expedition companies provide red jackets as well. The jackets are well designed, as we enjoyed numerous pocket…
Antarctica – Spectacular, Incredible, Amazing….Icebergs!
Did you know that icebergs are Spectacular! Incredible! Amazing! Icebergs are not just big hunks of ice, looking to punch a hold in the bottom of your boat! Many times we were surrounded by huge, glistening icebergs! The Corinthian employed a Second Ma…
Antarctica – preparing for landing and our first stop Aitcho Island
In preparation for Antarctica, OAT sends each adventurer (that’s my description!) a bright water-proof, red jacket. Other expedition companies provide red jackets as well. The jackets are well designed, as we enjoyed numerous pocket…
Antarctica – the Drake Passage
The Drake Passage is the body of water between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The 500 mile wide passage is the shortest crossing from the world’s land to Antarctica. The Passage can be extremely treacherous with the unimpeded w…
Antarctica – the Drake Passage
The Drake Passage is the body of water between Cape Horn and the South Shetland Islands of Antarctica. The 500 mile wide passage is the shortest crossing from the world’s land to Antarctica. The Passage can be extremely treacherous with the unimpeded w…
