The 10th Marion Island team relaxing on board the RSA after departing from Marion Island. Johan Bothma & F. Rossouw having a conversation in front while the other team members occupy themselves at the back.
Informal team picture, from left to right (Front): W. Thiele (Diesel Mech.), R. Tate (Radio Opp.), G. Grundlingh (Chef), J. Bothma (Met.). From left to right (back): C. Laurie (Radio Tech.), F. Rossouw (Medic), C. Helberg ...
Members of the 9th Marion Relief, some identified - J. Bothma (Met.), F. Rossouw (Medic), G.C. Prinsloo (Snr. Met/Leader), G.J. Visser (Met.), having a celebration or socializing.
Operation Snoek Town was the name given to the secret military operation sent to annex the Prince Edward Islands in 1948. The wording on the sign - "Ünter dér Slosh"- meaning 'Under/below/amongst the slosh or mud' is a ...
A visit to the grave site of Joseph Daniels, who drowned during the construction period of the first base. His death is the first recorded death on Marion Island.
Team members and an unknown senior crew member from the ship dining, from left W. Thiele (Diesel Mech.), J. Bothma (Met.), G.C. Prinsloo (Snr. Met/Leader), R. Tate (Radio Opp.)and crew member.
Team members from M10 enjoying a toast at a social event and enjoying themselves afterwards. In the second image, W. Thiele dances in his shorts while G.C. Prinsloo holds his hand and C. Helberg watches.