CANCELLED: SGA Spring Meeting 2022
The South Georgia Association regrets that we have had to cancel the proposed Spring Meeting on HQS Wellington in London on 6 May 2022. More HERE.
The South Georgia Association regrets that we have had to cancel the proposed Spring Meeting on HQS Wellington in London on 6 May 2022. More HERE.
A talk at The BMS University of Cambridge Chemistry Lecture Theatre in Cambridge on the discovery of the wreck of Shackleton's 'Endurance' under the Weddell Sea. Introduced by Donald Lamont, Chairman of the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust, which organised and funded the Endurance22 expedition, there will be presentations from the leaders of the expedition, and […]
The South Georgia Association are pleased to announce a live, in-person, Spring Meeting and Annual General Meeting at the Royal Over-Seas League in London on 28 April. Members are welcome to bring guests. Non-members may attend, but not vote in AGM proceedings. Tickets for the evening, including the reception, cost £30.00 per person. More Details […]
The South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) are working together to bring you a fabulous Online Charity Auction to raise funds towards their conservation programmes in South Georgia and Antarctica. They will have a wonderful selection of unique experiences and exclusive lots on offer, from very special adventurous cruises to […]
The South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) and UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) invite you to join them on Friday 7 July for their webinar Southern Ocean Stories: The Orca's Tale. Discover the life of Orcas living in the Southern Ocean. Two whale researchers will describe their work with Orca in South Georgia and Antarctic waters. […]
Please join the South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) for an event at All Hallows by the Tower in London (the oldest church in the City of London AD675) to mark the safe return of Sir Ernest Shackleton's Quest crow's nest. After tens of thousands of miles travelled, and featuring in exhibitions in Athy, Ireland and […]
We will hold a joint all-day event with the Friends of SPRI, incorporating the AGM, and Dinner at Jesus College. More details to follow soon. Meanwhile, save the date. And maybe Friday too. Details for requesting tickets will be sent to SGA members soon, and advertised here a little later. SGA Annual General Meeting We […]
Endurance Film Premiere at the Royal Festival Hall on the South Bank, London
Endurance Film Showing at the Cambridge Picture House In a legendary feat of leadership and perseverance, Antarctic explorer Ernest Shackleton kept alive his crew of 27 men for over a year despite the loss of their ship in frigid pack ice. Over a century later, a team of modern-day explorers sets out to find the sunken ship. […]
South Georgia Association online event to mark the 250th anniversary of the first landing on South Georgia, by Captain Cook. Dr Bruce F. 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 […]
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 SurveyPrice: TBCNumbers 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 […]
Online Talk on the History of the sealing vessel Dias (Originally named Viola) that now rests at Grytviken. More Details to Follow