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168 years ago today Snow Hill Island was discovered
By prisca.campbell
According to the history books, James Clark Ross discovered Snow Hill Island 168 years ago today, January 6, 2011. He did not know at the time how important that island would become in Antarctic history.
89 Years Ago Sir Ernest Shackleton's Exploring Came to an End
By prisca.campbell
He was aboard Quest in Grytviken harbor, South Georgia. He was beginning the Shackleton-Rowett Expedition. That expedition was the last in the Heroic Age of Antarctic Expedition.
Open Letter to Clarkson, Hammond and May of Top Gear
By prisca.campbell
Gentlemen:
We are fans of Top Gear, hear at Quark. Your quirky, less than politically correct sense of humour entertains us. Your love of powerful, purpose-built machines resonates with us.
Sea Spirit is in Ushuaia, December 22, 2010
By prisca.campbell
We are excited that Sea Spirit has arrived in Ushuaia to prepare to embark Antarctic cruisers for a 20-day expedition. We chartered the luxurious vessel to replace the ailing Clipper Adventurer, currently under repair.
Happy Solstice - Winter or Summer!
By prisca.campbell
December 21 - the shortest day of the year in the northern hemisphere; and the longest in the southern. For northerners, the days will begin to get longer again! In the south, the long days of summer begin to wane.
WikiLeaks - Antarctic Cruising
By prisca.campbell
In a January 2008 diplomatic cable made public by WikiLeaks recently, Antarctic tourism is the subject of discussion between the Government of New Zealand and the Government of the United States. The two governments operate research bases a short distance from each other in McMurdo Sound in the Ross Sea Sector.
99 Years Ago Amundsen Reached the South Pole
By prisca.campbell
Another reason we need 13 months to celebrate our 20th anniversary. Today is the 99th anniversary of Roald Amundsen's successful attempt to be the first man to reach the South Pole.
Fly the Drake or Take the Shake?
By prisca.campbell
My first crossing of the Drake Passage was in a Force 9 gale. I missed most of it as I was sound asleep in my bunk. When I awoke I had to crawl toward the bathroom, because the ship was rocking so much.
Pop Culture Road Trip - a 40 min webisode about Polar Travel
By prisca.campbell
The winner of the Adventure with Julie contest sponsored by Quark and SeaWorld is the host of a web talk radio show, Pop Culture Road Trip.
Exploration in Antarctica in the 21st Century
By prisca.campbell
The Moon Regan Transantarctic Expedition has just completed the fastest ever vehicle crossing of the Antarctic continent.
