Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 1974-75: VUWAE 19
BLACK ISLAND
page 19
BLACK ISLAND
Part 1
Dec 5 | Kyle and Keys to Black Island from Scott Base. Camp set up at southern end of Ice Lake. |
5-7 | work around Mt. Melania, Ice Lake and central island region. |
8 | Tent day. |
9 | Work to west of Ice Lake and south of cape Hodgson. |
10 | Close support, Kyle and Keys return to Scott Base. |
11 | Preparation for Erebus expedition. |
Part 2
Jan 11 | Packing gear for N.Z. |
12 | Keys and Sound-Turner to Black Island, camping at northern end of Ice Lake. |
13-16 | Work around northern end of Ice Lake, Mt. Melania ridge and two dammed lakes to north. |
16 | Keys and Round-Turner return to Scott Base. |
17-25 | Keys packing VUWAE gear for N.Z., assisting unloading of Scott Base resupply and general Base activities. |
26 | Keys and 20 other university and DSIR personnel board Pvt John R. Toule. |
31 | Arrive at Lyttelton. |
Division of Time
Geology/geochem. work days | 7 |
Tent days … | 1 |
Travel, awaiting helo | 2 1/2 |
Preparation, packing, etc. at Scott Base … | 11 1/2 |
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