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November 2025 SGA Newsletter Published

The South Georgia Association’s November 2025 Newsletter has been published.

It contains articles about:

  • SG Association Summer event, 4–5 July 2025;
  • Updates on SG Association Bob Burton Awards;
  • SG fieldwork clothing and equipment, then and now;
  • Upcoming Science on South Georgia;
  • Place names at Prince Olav Harbour;
  • 70 years of RRS Biscoe and HMS Endurance – appeal for information;
  • South Georgia organisations’ news roundup;
  • SG wildlife surveys workshop;
  • New publications – book and maps.

Members’ paper copies will be in the post soon and the e-copy is online via the News menu above (If you need the password it will be emailed to members soon after publishing – it is the same as last time).

Older issues are free for anybody to download from the newsletters page of this website. (Now including last November’s Issue)

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Virtual Viola – 20 November 2025 – Virtual Viola Project Presentation

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The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Thursday 20 November 2025 at 1930 GMT.

Who and What: Presentation by Norman Court of the Viola Trust.

The Virtual Viola Project has brought back to life a very historic vessel with an extraordinary history. Viola, later named Dias, is the oldest surviving steam trawler with its engines still intact and one of the few vessels still around which fought in WW1. On November 20, starting at 7.30 pm (UK time), we are excited to get a preview of the Virtual Viola film ahead of its official launch a week later. Norman Court, from the Viola Trust, will explain the background to the project before introducing the Virtual Viola film. So join us for a fascinating evening to hear how, though the whale catcher Dias remains at Grytviken, her former history and lives as part of the North Sea boxing fishing fleet and four years as a wartime patrol vessel involved in the sinking of two U-boats have been realistically recreated.
The presentation will be followed by short Question and Answer session.

Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom

When: 1930 on Thursday 20 November 2025 (1930 GMT for overseas viewers)

Cost: Free

Get Your Tickets HERE

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May 2025 SGA Newsletter Published

The South Georgia Association’s May 2025 Newsletter has been published.

It contains articles about:

  • The first ascent of Mt. Paget;
  • SG Association Summer event, 4-5 July 2025;
  • Updates on SG Association Bob Burton Awards;
  • Place names from Cook’s first chart, 1775;
  • Reports on 2024-25 Science on South Georgia;
  • Avian Influenza update;
  • Iceberg A23a approaches SG;
  • South Georgia organisations’ news roundup;
  • Wildlife highway through Tawny Gap.

Members’ paper copies will be in the post soon and the e-copy is online via the News menu above (If you need the password it will be emailed to members soon after publishing – it is the same as last time).

Older issues are free for anybody to download from the newsletters page of this website. (Now including last April’s Issue)

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SGHT Whale of a Weekend 26-29 June 2025

Our friends over at the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) – The charity that raises money to support South Georgia projects, and runs the Museum at Grytviken – are hosting a weekend event in Dundee, Scotland, on 26 to 29 June 2025.

Events include:

  • Telling the Whalers’ Story
  • Meet the Whalers’ Memory Bank Team
  • Whale Tales from the Natural History Museum
  • Whale Sories
  • The Whale Memorial
  • Endurance Film Screening
  • Art and Puppet Workshops
  • South Georgia Whale Researchers
Click Here for More Details at the SGHT Website

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SGA Summer Event and AGM 2025

The SGA is holding a two-day Summer Event in Cambridge on Friday 4 and Saturday 5 July.

Get ready for two days of exciting presentations!

Whales, seals, science, archives, mapping, climate change, marine protection, and more!  

Option to join us for a 3-course evening meal on Friday evening at the Atrium, Gonville Hotel.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Ticket Options:

  • Member’s Day only (valid for both days) – £30
  • Member’s Day plus 3 Course Evening Meal – £105
  • Non-Member’s Day only (valid for both days) – £50
  • Non-Member’s Day plus 3 Course Evening Meal – £125

Numbers are limited on a first-come, first-served basis with SGA members given priority booking.

Booking closes on 6th June

Click Here for More Details and Booking

Here are the Agenda and Dinner Menu for the SGA Summer Event and AGM 2025 in Cambridge:


SGA AGM Weekend 2025 Schedule (88.66 KB)


SGA AGM 2025 Dinner Menu (387.11 KB)

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SGA July 2025 Event – Save the Date

The South Georgia Association is holding an event at the British Antarctic Survey headquarters in Cambridge on 4-5 July.

Get ready for two days of exciting presentations! Whales, seals, science, archives, mapping, climate change, marine protection, and more! We can’t wait to see you there!
Venue: British Antarctic Survey
Price: TBC
Numbers will be limited so tickets will be on a first come, first served basis with SGA members given priority booking. 
Look out for more information in the coming weeks!

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‘Cook’s Landing – 250th Anniversary and Geology Fieldwork 200 Years On’ Talk is Online

The SGA Online Talk of 17 January 2025, “Cook’s Landing – 250th Anniversary and Geology Fieldwork 200 Years On” with Bruce Mair can now be seen on our YouTube channel. You can see this, and our previous talks, on the SGA Video Recordings page via the Resources menu on our website.

Click Here to see The Recording

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Online SGA Talk – 17 January 2025 – 250th Anniversary of First Landing

The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Friday 17 January 2025.

Who and What: Cook’s Landing on South Georgia 1775, and Geological Fieldwork on the 200th and 202nd Anniversaries. Dr Bruce Mair

17 January 2025 marks the 250th anniversary of Captain James Cook landing on South Georgia while on his second voyage of exploration (1772-1775) aboard HMS Resolution. Former BAS Geologist Bruce Mair will describe aspects of Cook’s earlier life and arrival at South Georgia and add personal recollections of geological fieldwork on the south coast and inland glaciers of the island coincident with the 200th and 202nd anniversaries.

Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom

When: 1900 on Friday 17 January 2025 (1900 GMT for overseas viewers)

Cost: Free

Get Your Tickets HERE

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November 2024 SGA Newsletter Published

The South Georgia Association’s April 2024 Newsletter has been published.

It contains articles about:

  • South Georgia and icebergs
  • SG Association and Friends of Scott Polar Research Institute event, July 2024,
    including Morag Husband Campbell Medal awards
  • SG&SSI emblem at Palace of Westminster
  • Reports on SG Association Bob Burton Awards
  • Captain James Cook, HMS Resolution, 17 January 1775
  • Place names at Stromness
  • South Georgia Government news
  • SGHT Update from SG
  • SG Government News
  • ‘Antarctic Whaling – a case study in near extinction’ book
  • SG Association news, including new Chair.

Members’ paper copies will be in the post soon and the e-copy is online via the News menu above (If you need the password it will be emailed to members soon after publishing – it is the same as last time).

Older issues are free for anybody to download from the newsletters page of this website. (Now including last November’s Issue)

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