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Antarctica Events
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Captain James Cook
(Date Unknown) Captain James Cook circumnavigates Antarctica although he does not sight any land -
Captain Thaddeus Bellingshausen
First sighting of Antartica made by Bellingshausen -
First to step foot
Not all people believe this but it is thought that American sealer, Captain John Davis was first to step foot on Antarctica. -
Antarctica as a continent
Different British, French and American expeditions establish Antarctica as a continent. -
Trapped!
The crew of "Belgica" got trapped in pack ice. Because of this, they became the first to survive an Antarctic winter (accidentally)! The trip was ment to be the first scientific expedition there. -
First Women
(sometime in 1935) Caroline Mikkelson, wife of a captain, becomes the first women to visit Antarctica -
Antarctic Treaty
The treaty came into place in the incredible year of 1961. -
Boerge Ousland
Boerge Ousland becomes the first human to go across Antarctica unsupported -
My Antarctica Presentation
VERY IMPORTANT