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The article focuses on the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, under the leadership of geologist Vivian Fuchs. It informs that in 1949, head of the Falkland Islands Dependencies Survey, Fuchs hit upon the idea of reviving explorer Ernest Shackleton's grand plan of a trans-Antarctic crossing. It is stated that Fuchs planned to establish a base, Shackleton, on the Weddell Sea, Antarctica to be maintained during winter by an advance party led by surveyor Kenneth Blaiklock. It is stated that surveys were undertaken by geologist Jon Stephenson. It is stated that the second winter at Shackleton base was a vast improvement on the first and the arrival of spring saw further reconnaissance and preparation, so that on November 24, 1957, the crossing began. INSET: VIVIAN FUCHS AND THE FOUNDATION HE INSPIRED. |
