A Brief History of Antarctic Exploration and Discovery
1994
The last sled dogs leave Antarctica in accordance with the Protocol on Environmental Protection to the Antarctic Treaty.
2002
A medic on HMS Endurance discovers a 65-hectare island (highest point: 6m) along the Antarctic Peninsula that teems with seabird and penguins.
2006
Polarquest - Royal Navy & Royal Marines North & South Pole Expedition. This trek will aim to be the first service Expedition to the South Pole since 1912 (Capt Scott).
2007
Endurance Kayak 66 South - Aims to be the first team to kayak around James Ross Island.
2007 – 8
The third International Polar Year
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Exploration and Discovery Navigation
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