Close-Up of Dog Biscuits

Scott's Discovery Hut

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January 11th 2006
A look at Robert Falcon Scott's Discovery Hut erected at Hut Point just outside of McMurdo. It was primarily used for storage and entertainment for the Scott party, but served as a residence for some months for Shackelton's group. If you would like to know more about this hut, I recommend the NZ Heritage Trust site at http://www.heritage-antarctica.org/index.cfm/Human/Scott1/ ... read more

Antarctica » Antarctica » McMurdo Station

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Speculation over the existence of a "southern land" was not confirmed until the early 1820s when British and American commercial operators and British and Russian national expeditions began exploring the Antarctic Peninsula region and other areas sou... ... read more