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Discovery
In 1773 Captain Cook discovered Antarctica, even though he did not physically see it he knew it was there. His comment was "I make bold to declare that the world will derive no benefit from it. -
First time seeing Antarctica
Captain Thaddeus was the first man to ever see Antarctica. He saw a ice field covered in hillocks. -
First continental landing
The first landing on continental Antarctcia known was by Captain John Davis. -
Discovery of Ross Ice Shelf
In 1840 James Clark Ross was 128 kilometres away from reaching the coast of Antarctica but was stopped by a huge ice shelf now known as the Ross Ice Shelf. -
Douglas Mawson
Douglas Mawson is an inspiration as he walked by foot weak and sick back to his base alone as his companions died. -
Ernest Shackleton
Ernest Shackleton led a disastrous expedition. He survived through tough times and is a big inspiration. -
First woman in Antarctica
Caroline Mikkensen was the first woman to ever step foot on Antarctica, she accompanied her husband who was a whaling captain. -
International geophysical year
On this year twelve nations set up over sixty stations in Antarctica. Antarctica becomes non-national. -
Dogs removed
All of the non native animals to Antarctica like Huskies were removed from Antarctica.
