Overview - Antarctica’s Far East

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Saluting 1911's Australasia Antarctic Expedition

(Dec 6, 2011 – Jan 5, 2012)  This 31-day adventure explores the rarely-visited Antarctic east coast, directly south of Australia.  One hundred years ago this remote wilderness was first charted by Australia’s revered polar explorer, Sir Douglas Mawson, on the ill-fated 1911-14 Australasia Antarctic Expedition.  In 2011 we celebrate both Mawson’s bravery and the final Antarctic journey of distinguished Russian icebreaker Kapitan Khlebnikov. Be part of this historic event!

April 18, 2011 - Frank Todd - one of the world's foremost experts on penguins will be the ornithologist on this expedition!

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On the east coast of Antarctica watch for tabular icebergs.
On the east coast of Antarctica watch for tabular icebergs.

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Heard Island - Dominated by towering Mawson Peak, one of only 2 active volcanoes in Australian territory.
Kerguelen Islands - This group of islands is the territory of France, which maintains a presence of researchers.
Fremantle, Australia - 12 miles southwest of Perth, the city was the first settlement of the Swan River colonists in 1829.
Amery Ice Shelf - Tiny in comparison to the Ross Ice Shelf, the region was named after an Australian politician.
Hobart, Tasmania, Australia - Founded in 1803 as a penal colony, it is the financial and administrative heart of Tasmania.
Davis Research Station - The busiest Australian research station in Antarctica, it is located in a remarkable ice free area.
Mirnyy Base - Russian science station opened in 1956, its areas of research include glaciology and meteorology.
St. Paul Island - The island is the top of an inactive volcano.
Vincennes Bay - A large V-shaped bay marked by several glaciers, it was named for the sloop of war USS Vincennes.
Casey Station - The “Big Red Shed” is the headquarters for this Australian research base, established in the 50s.
Heard Island Kerguelen Islands Fremantle, Australia Amery Ice Shelf Hobart, Tasmania, Australia Davis Research Station Mirnyy Base St. Paul Island Vincennes Bay Casey Station

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