The Secret South. A Tale of Operation Tabarin 1943-46, By Ivan Mackenzie Lamb, Edited by Stephen Haddelsey & Ronald Lewis-Smith. Greenhill Books, 2018, 262 pages. [ISBN (hardback) 978-1-78438-325-1; (paperback, Port Lockroy Exclusive Edition) 978-1-78438-420-3]. £19.99 Ivan Mackenzie Lamb (1911-1990) was one of the original members of ‘Operation Tabarin’ responsible for establishing Base A (Port Lockroy)…
The Club wishes to pass on the sad news of the death of one of our very early Fids, Ray McGowan who wintered as a Radio Operator at Danco Island and in 1957 and Horseshoe Island in 1958. His wife Margaret called Fergus O’Gorman to pass on the news.
Caroline Berry wrote to let us know that her husband Sam passed away on March 29th this year.
Science and support teams from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) are gearing up for the start of the Antarctic summer field season. A major focus for the season is the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS), one of the largest potential sources of future sea-level rise. Construction of a new wharf at Rothera Research Station starts in…
The newly published ‘Operation Tabarin and its Postal History’ by Gerry Pearce (Signy, 1967-68) explores the secret wartime mission through the political importance of the special stamps produced, and the operation of Post Offices at the permanently occupied Antarctic bases. For further information or to order, contact Gerry Pearce via: email: sales@operationtabarin.co.uk web site: www.operationtabarin.co.uk…
The following request has been received from member David (Fanny) Hill: Has anyone got a 4-track reel to reel tape recorder they don’t want but is still in good working order? I have so many tapes of time down south which I cannot play. Willing to pay you or pay into the benevolent fund. I…
The next BAS Club Dinner and AGM will take place at Queens Hotel Dundeee June 20th 2010 Members are requested to view and/or download the booking form here
Sandwich Bay Bird Observatory Trust UK are raising funds to help secure the future of Restharrow Scrape, which the Observatory currently leases. This campaign will contribute to the purchase of the 12.4 acres. Items up for auction include an autographed copy of ‘Troubled Waters: Trailing the Albatross, an Artist’s Journey’ by Bruce Pearson, which includes…
The badges are embroidered and 90mm in diameter They are £4 each or two for £7 including UK postage. Overseas postage on request. See BAS Club online shop here.
The South Georgia Association Autumn Event this year (in association with Friends of the Scott Polar Research Institute) comprises a diverse programme including presentations on history, conservation, ecology, the arts and exploration. Cost is £30 per head to include buffet lunch served with wine as well as tea, coffee and biscuits during the morning and…