HMS Protector pays tribute to explorer Shackleton at South Georgia on her trip to Antarctica

Wednesday, December 15th 2021 - 09:39 UTC

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Sailors from Ice Patrol HMS Protector paid tribute to legendary Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton – a century after he died pushing the boundaries of polar research. The crew of the icebreaker held a memorial service at his graveside on the island of South Georgia – the latest stop for the survey ship as she heads to the frozen continent for a summer of scientific research. Read full article

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Steve Potts
South Georgia - also claimed by the Republic of Narnia as part of their Southern Cone.
Dec 15th, 2021 - 11:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Yes, however it was discovered by the British in 1675, then landed on and claimed by the British in 1775.

Argentina looked at a (British) map and then claimed it in 1927.

British claims in the S. Atlantic/Antarctic are very old, Argentina’s claims are very new.
Dec 15th, 2021 - 03:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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