On 29 December 1947 the H.M.S.A.S. Transvaal makes a landing at Marion Island. Lieutenant-Commander John Fairbairn (o/c H.M.S.A.S. Transvaal) and Petty Officer Steward Henry Schott go ashore on Boulder Beach, Marion Island from the ship’s motorboat at 11h32 on 29 December 1947. After building a small rock cairn with a metal Union of South Africa […]
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As we approach the end of another remarkable year, the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA) extends our heartfelt thanks and warmest season’s greetings to all of our followers, supporters, and stakeholders. We reflect on 2024 with gratitude for the continued support from our local South African Antarctic community and our esteemed international colleagues who […]
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Ria Olivier, principal investigator and project manager of the Antarctic Legacy of South Africa (ALSA), was awarded the Social Impact Award by Stellenbosch University. This prestigious recognition celebrates Ria’s commitment to the legacy of South Africa’s contributions to the Antarctic region and the influence of her work on both the scientific community and broader society. […]
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