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The base of the Norwegian-British-Swedish Antarctic Expedition, 1949–52

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 October 2009

Alan Reece
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It was originally planned that the base, which was situated in Dronning Maud Land in lat. 71° 6' S., long. 10° 58' W., should consist of three large and one small huts:

Large hut 1. Accommodation for eight men, radio office, dark room and sick-bay.

Large hut 2. Accommodation for six men, kitchen and mess.

Large hut 3. Workshop, meteorological office and laboratories.

Small hut. Two Diesel generators.

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Polar Record , Volume 6 , Issue 45 , January 1953 , pp. 617 - 630
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1953

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page 620 note 1 A finely spun silicate.

page 626 note 1 The fuel oil recommended by the manufacturers is No. 1 Commercial Standard Grade.

page 627 note 1 A tank filled through a trap-door in the roof was used at the West Base of the U.S. Antarctic Service Expedition, 1939–41. Heat was supplied by a pipe coil connected to a water jacket on the kitchen stove. The tank had to be cleaned frequently, and there was continual condensation.