Tuesday 6 February 2001

Tuesday 6 February 2001

“That is our role – to encourage people to want to make a difference.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: Alongside the sea ice in George VI Sound Latitude: 69.52S Longitude: 68.48W Wind: 10 knot southerly Sea: Calm Air temp: Minus 5 deg C at night (presently...
Monday 5 February 2001

Monday 5 February 2001

“Probably no vessel has ever been as far south in this arm of King George Sound as we are now – many miles south of where previous known depths finished.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: Moored alongside the edge of the sea ice in George VI Sound Latitude:...
Sunday 4 February 2001

Sunday 4 February 2001

“It is exciting. There is a feeling of anticipation onboard. We are going where few have been before.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: Marguerite Bay Latitude: 69.15S Longitude: 69.12W Wind: Light southerly Sea: Slight Air temp: 1 deg C and falling Sea...
Saturday 3 February 2001

Saturday 3 February 2001

“We can now add a new breeding site to the list, one a long way further south than previously known. Is this a sign of a different climate developing?​”  – Sir Peter Blake Location: Pourquoi Pas Island Latitude: 67.45S Longitude: 67.43W Wind: Light...
Wednesday 31 January 2001

Wednesday 31 January 2001

“Man has the ability to change the environment of the world we all live in, and is doing so, with little regards to the consequences. Man has the ability to correct the problem.” – Sir Peter Blake Location: At anchor at Thorne Point Latitude: 66.57S...