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SAVING SHACKLETON'S HUT
Work at Shackleton's Hut at the Cape Royds is now well underway.
In 2005, four experts (an archaeologist, a conservator and specialist carpenters) travelled to Antarctica and undertook work on-site. The hut's roof was repaired; a ventilator was sealed to prevent snow entering; lots of decayed stores were removed from the exterior and recorded/stored for later attention; preparations were made for next season, to include strengthening the sub-floor framing beneath the porch, stabilising the weather station & dog kennels, window cladding, felt lining, matting and drainage.
While members of the team were tidying up the stables area they found many hitherto undiscovered artefacts under the snow and ice.
The same team also spent time excavating heavy snow from the interior of Scott's Hut at Cape Evans, following severe winter storms.
All of this amounts to a series of major steps towards the concservation and preservation of Shackleton's legacy in Antarctica.
The conservation of Shackleton's Hut has been chosen (for a third year) as the James Caird Society's Charity of the Year. Members who would like to contribute to this major project are invited to send donations to The Hon Treasurer, The James Caird Society, c/o Dulwich College, London, SE21 7LD.
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