4 January 1948 – Lieutenant-Commander John Fairbairn clambers ashore on Prince Edward Island and claims it for South Africa. Following the occupation of Marion Island on 29 December 1947, Lieutenant-Commander John Fairbairn, Captain of the frigate H.M.S.A.S. Transvaal, is landed by “crayfish dinghy” after being towed by the ship’s motorboat into Cave Bay on Prince […]
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In South Africa we are able to celebrate Heritage day and month at several events and visit our national parks and museums. Our teams at the SANAP stations celebrate with their fellow overwintering team members. Marion 81 overwintering team celebrates Heritage Day! It started with getting ready and writing messages on the white board. A few […]
Heritage Day on 24 September in South Africa recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation. The Antarctic Legacy of South Africa collaborates with Iziko Museum in Cape Town, banners will be displayed on South Africa’s Polar heritage. (Leaflets and activity booklets will available or click here to download) Iziko Museums in Cape Town […]
