The South Georgia Association is pleased to present an online talk on Thursday 19 March 2026.
Who and What: The 25th Anniversary of the opening of a new Government Station at King Edward Point. Andy Clarke and Mark Belchier
After 19 years under the protecion of a British military presence, following the Argentine invasion pf 1982, a new station was built to replace the deteriorating buildings and a civilian presence was re-established, Run by the British Antarctic Survey, the station supports the South Georgia Government’s on-island personnel and a science programme.
Dr, Mark Belchier and Andrew Clarke will speak about: the early days of science from the Discovery Investigations until 1982; Life in and around Shackleton House; Marine and Fisheries Research since 2001; Future research over the next 25 years
There will be a short Question and Answer session and we hope to have a live link up with the folk at KEP
Where: The Comfort of your own Home, via Zoom
When: 1930 on Thursday 19 March Friday 17 January 2025 (1930 GMT for overseas viewers)
Cost: Free