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Antarctica's Significant Events

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    Antarctica's Significant Events in History

  • First ever time Antarctic Circle was sailed

    First ever time Antarctic Circle was sailed

    Captain James Cook and his worthy crew made the accomplishment of being the first people to sail across the Arctic Circle.
  • John Davis Claim

    John Davis Claim

    In 1821 John Davis, an English explorer claimed with much argument that he was the first person to set foot in Antarctica.
  • The name of The Weddle Sea

    The name of The Weddle Sea

    John Weddel went the furthest south into the Antarctic. This is the reason why the Weddel Sea bears his name.
  • Robert Falcom Scotts Birth

    Robert Falcom Scotts Birth

    Robert Falcom Scott was born 6th June 1868, to John Edward Scott and Hannah Scott. Robert has discovered many of Antarctica's secrets.
  • Ernest Shackelton was Born

    Ernest Shackelton was Born

    Ernest Shackleton was born in Ireland. He mad three trecks to Antarctica most of them sucessful.
  • Sir Douglas Mawson was Born

    Sir Douglas Mawson was Born

    Sir Douglas Mawson was an Antarctic explorer involved in many Antarctic treks. He was born in Shipley, Yorkshire, England. He is second son to Robert Ellis Mawson and Margret Ann (Née Moore).