2nd of June
Historical Antarctic Pictures and Events


Ernest Shackleton, British Antarctic Expedition on the ship Nimrod, 1907- 1909.

1908 - Alistair Mackay enjoys a bath in the hut. The bath is made of canvas, a rare treat especially in the middle of winter requiring extra snow to be melted for water and then heated on the stove. The steam gives an idea of the air temperature.