Antarctic History Archives - Antarctic Logistics & Expeditions

Nov 17

What’s in a Name?

By Heather Bowers Antarctic History, General Interest

Have you ever wondered how a place or feature is named in Antarctica? Who decided to call it Elephants Head or Dronning Maud Land or the Sentinel Range? And does everyone agree on these names? History of Antarctic Naming Throughout history, people have named the places where they have lived…

Oct 30

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A large mural on a street wall depicts a historic port scene with a dock, ship, and old buildings. A bright yellow building near the entrance stands out, reminiscent of Antarctic Logistics and Expeditions facilities in Antarctica.

Yelcho – The Little Boat That Could

By Media Antarctic History

Yelcho was a steam-powered cutter, originally used as a tug before entering Chilean Navy service. It is famous for rescuing the crew of Endurance in 1916, under the command of Luis Pardo Villalón.

Dec 02

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Snow-covered mountains with steep, jagged peaks rise against a clear blue sky in Antarctica. The slopes are streaked with rocky outcrops and patches of ice, and a glacier descends between the peaks into the valley below.

50 Years of Antarctic Mountaineering

By Media Antarctic History, Climb Antarctica, Mount Sidley, Mount Vinson, Travel Safety & Guiding

The 2016 Antarctic season marks 50 years since the first ascent of the continent’s four highest peaks by the American Antarctic Mountaineering Expedition (AAME). Mount Vinson, Antarctica’s highest peak at 16,050 ft (4892 m), was first summited on December 18, 1966 by AAME expedition members, Pete Schoening, Bill Long, John…

Jun 23

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Cool Reads

By Media Antarctic History, Antarctic Odyssey, Emperors & Explorers, South Pole Overnight

The next best thing to being in Antarctica is reading about it. So we've compiled a list of the top polar stories to keep you cool all year long.

Mar 19

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Black-and-white photo of various food rations on paper, including a stack of rectangular blocks, a round can, sugar cubes, and tea leaves—supplies reminiscent of what explorers once relied on during early South Pole expeditions in Antarctica.

Tea or Cocoa? Fueling the Debate

By Media Antarctic History, General Interest, Ski South Pole – Axel Heiberg, Ski South Pole – Hercules Inlet, Ski South Pole – Messner Start

With its hot, filling, rejuvenating qualities, cocoa has been an essential staple on all the major expeditions to the North and South Poles. Men would drink cup after cup of it as a bulwark against the morale and strength-sapping task of trudging across an icy, austere landscape. But explorers have…

Oct 03

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A vintage celestial map filled with colorful illustrations of zodiac signs, mythological creatures, and constellations, featuring ornate borders and figures—and even referencing the South Pole for an artistic take on the night sky.

Traces of Antarctica

By Media Antarctic History, General Interest, Punta Arenas

If the word 'history' makes your eyelids droop, then think again...A new historic walking circuit in Punta Arenas, Chile brings to life the stories of Antarctic explorers and the role of Punta Arenas as Gateway to Antarctica. Historic Antarctic Circuit The historic circuit includes 26 sites in the center of Punta Arenas,…

Aug 28

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Maria Klenova

By Media Antarctic History, Polar Explorers

Maria Vasilyevna Klenova (1898 – 1976) Maria Klenova was a Russian and Soviet marine geologist and one of the founders of Russian marine science. Klenova spent nearly 30 years researching the polar regions. She was the first woman scientist to do research in Antarctica and was a contributor to the…

Aug 28

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Edith “Jackie” Ronne

By Media Antarctic History, Polar Explorers

Jackie Ronne was the first American woman to set foot on Antarctica. She and Jennie Darlington were the first women to overwinter in Antarctica, as members of the Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition (RARE).

Antarctic History

What’s in a Name?

Yelcho – The Little Boat That Could

50 Years of Antarctic Mountaineering

Cool Reads

Tea or Cocoa? Fueling the Debate

Traces of Antarctica

Maria Klenova

Edith “Jackie” Ronne

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