Edited by Gerald Boerner
Commentary
The nineteenth century was a time of discovery in literature, the arts, science and the new lands of the polar areas. In 1820, a seal hunting expedition under Captain Nathaniel Palmer. The rough seas of the southern polar area along with fog, freezing cold, and ice made the waters unfriendly. These several expeditions of the 19th century set the stage for the more extensive expeditions of the 20th century that culminated with the locating of the South Pole.
Some of these 20th century expeditions, most notably the Shackleton group, were severely tested and resulted in extensive loss of life. The present day outposts on Antarctica belie this long history of danger, hardship, and death. Today’s post is a closer look at that first sighting of Antarctica. Join us for that exploration. GLB
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Quotations Related to ANTARCTICA
“Sea ice conditions have remained stable in Antarctica generally.”
— Ian Allison
“If I had not some strength of will I would make a first class drunkard.”
— Ernest Shackleton
“After months of want and hunger, we suddenly found ourselves able to have meals fit for the gods, and with appetites the gods might have envied.”
— Ernest Shackleton