Historic Antarctic Explorer Huts

The extensive project underway to restore the historic Antarctic explorer huts - The Antarctic Heritage Trust oversees the conservation of buildings during the Antarctic summer months while conservation of the artefact collections occur year round. 

During Kathryn Ryan's recent visit to Antarctica she visited one of the huts being restored - Scott's Terra Nova Hut at Cape Evans - 22 kilometres from Scott Base. It was from here that Robert Falcon Scott set off for his ill-fated expedition to the South Pole.

Heritage workers inside Scott's hut at Cape Evans.

Rope used by Scott and his men at the Cape Evans hut.

Original equipment outside Scott's hut at Cape Evans.

Packing crates outside Scott's hut at Cape Evans.

Preserved emperor penguin inside Scott's hut at Cape Evans.

Refurbished chimney inside Scott's hut at Cape Evans.

Sleeping quarters inside Scott's hut at Cape Evans.

Al Fastier

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