Antarctica

By AC003

  • James Cook crosses Antarctic circle

    In January, Captain James Cook crossed the Antarctic circle and circumnavigates Antarctica.

  • 1st known landing on continental Antarctica

    February the 7th. 1st known landing on continental Antarctica by American sealer Captain John Davis.

  • First time anyone had wintered on the Antarctic landmass

    Carsten Borchgrevink leads a British expedition that landed men at Cape Adare and built huts. This was the first time that anyone had wintered on the Antarctic landmass. unsure of date and month.

  • Douglas Mawson reaches the South Magnetic Pole.

    January, Australian Douglas Mawson reaches the South Magnetic Pole. unsure about date.

  • Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole

    January 18th. Britain's Captain Robert Falcon Scott reaches the South Pole to discover he has been beaten by Amundsen.

  • Ernest Shackleton returns to Antarctica

    October. Ernest Shackleton returns to Antarctica in an attempt to complete the first crossing of the continent. unsure about date.

  • Antarctic treaty comes into effect

    Antarctic treaty comes into effect.