1970's

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1970's

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  • Maintenance on the air conditioning 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 1971)
    The air conditioning system in the base during maintenance.
  • Expedition at nunatak 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2012-08-29)
    Expedition at nunatak.
  • Husky outside meteorology office 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2012-08-29)
    Husky resting outside meteorology office.
  • Unloading ship at ice shelf 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2012-08-29)
    Unloading the ship at ice shelf. Inscribed in the snow is "Happy Birthday Ken", a birthday wish for one of the crew members.
  • Working on the ice 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-31)
    Team member working on the ice near the base.
  • Transporting fuel across the ice 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-31)
    The generators used for generating electricity on the ice, depends on fuel to keep running. Fuel drums are transported on sleighs across the ice to the base, where the generators are kept.
  • Transporting supplies on the ice 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-31)
    Transporting supplies and equipment across the ice to base on sleds arranged behind the cat train.
  • Digging out equipment 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-31)
    Team member digging out equipment with tractor.
  • Team member reading 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-20)
    Team member reading in the living room.
  • Trevor Schaefer on radio 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-20)
    Trevor Schaefer conducting a conversation over the radio.
  • Protective gear 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-17)
    Protective clothing for the harsh Antarctic weather.
  • Pre-expedition cooking classes 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-17)
    All team members of the 12 SANAE team had to undergo training in the kitchen in preparation for life on Antarctica. Here they are shown how to cook and bake, before their departure.
  • Camping in the snowy weather 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-17)
    Camping on the icy continent.
  • PWD base 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-17)
    Temporary PWD base during the construction of the SANAE II base.
  • Team member on radio 
    Nel, Gustav (Stellenbosch : Antarctic Legacy Project, 2011-10-17)
    Team member communicating with base via radio while camping on the continent.