8th of August
Historical Antarctic
Pictures and Events
Douglas Mawson, Australasian Antarctic Expedition on the ship Aurora, 1911 - 1914.
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“One’s face became rapidly packed with snow, which, by the warmth of skin
and breath, was converted into a mask of ice. This adhered
firmly to the helmet and to the beard and the face; though
not particularly comfortable, it was a protection against
the wind."
