The History of the Four Expedition Bases in the Ross Sea Region of Antarctica

In this section you will learn the reason behind why the Antarctic Heritage Trust exists.  Read the remarkable history behind each of the expedition bases and everything from bios on the crew members to a photographic galleries of original photographs.

Introduction to the History of the Bases

British Southern Cross Expedition  1898-1900 (led by C Borchgrevink)

National Antarctic Expedition  1901-04 (led by R F Scott) 

British Antarctic Expedition 1907-09 (led by E Shackleton) 

British Antarctic  Expedition 1910-13 (led by R F Scott)

Image Gallery & Virtual Tours

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