The history of the South Pole Explorations
The plane of our presentation: First attempts of South Pole exploration and reaching it Travelling to the South Pole nowadays Research stations on South Pole and Antarctica
Boats “Vostok” and “Mirny” led by Faddey Bellinsgauzen and Michael Lazarev, Russian fleet commanders Faddey Bellinsgauzen Mikhail Lazarev The first Russian Antarctic expedition
Boats “Erebus” and “Terror” in the ice James Clark Ross, British naval officer and explorer British explorations
Roald Amundsen and his group Robert Scott with his expedition Last photography of Scott’s group
Ernest Henry Shackleton, British polar explorer Ernest Shackleton and Frank Herley, photographer and adventurer in the ice camp
Travelling to Antarctica in nowadays
Travel on a cruise ship Advantages: Everything is provided on the ship Extended period of time Prices: Ten days trip costs about 4500$ For the longer trips it could be from $12,750-$16,000
Take a fly over Taking a sightseeing flight is a good option for day-trippers who want to spend a few hours over Antarctica and get back the same day Prices: $1,000 - $8,000
Investigate fly-cruise options Advantages: Good option if you want to see the ice and wildlife up close You will not spend so much time travelling on board a cruise ship. Prices: $10,000 - $14,000
Research stations in Antarctica “Omond House” First meteorogical station near South Pole on Laurie Island
Research stations in Antarctica “Jang Bogo Station” Permanent South Korean research station Completed in February 2014
Research stations in Antarctica “Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station”
Presentation was made by: Georgy Bachakashvili, Fedor Kalisty, Anton Rybianov The history of South Pole exploration MIPT DAFE, 2016