General historical information


The web contains a huge variety of general historical information of interest to those working on polar heritage protection projects. In section we will aim to present at least some of these.

ANTARCTICA

The Antarctic Circle - a privately managed general resource on historical, literary, bibliographical, artistic and cultural aspects of Antarctica and the South Polar regions.  http://www.antarctic-circle.org/

Deception Island - an Antarctic Specially Managed Area.  Visit the website of the Management Group and learn more.  http://www.deceptionisland.aq/

 

SUB-ANTARCTIC REGIONS

Shipwrecks, Sealer and scientists - an Australian site outlining some of the early history associated with Macquarie Island (c 55ºS.)   http://www.parks.tas.gov.au/fahan_mi_shipwrecks/main.htm

Sub-Antarctic islands - general historical information and maps of  the islands of the Southern Ocean.  http://www.btinternet.com/~sa_sa/

South Georgia Islands.  Project Atlantis - the official website :    http://www.sgisland.org