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2007
Journal article
The Scottish National Antarctic Expedition (1902-04) and the founding of Base Orcadas
The history of the establishment of the scientific research station on Laurie Island, South Orkney Islands, is recounted. Its founding by the Scottish National Antarctic (Scotia) Expedition (1902-04) and the subsequent operation by Argentina resulted in it becoming the first all-year-round permanently-staffed research facility in Antarctica. The networks of government...Swinney, Geoffrey N
National Rivalry, South Orkney Islands, Antarctic Science , and History