http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ for those who care for South Georgia en-US Tue, 07 Feb 2012 06:51:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/search.php http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/frank-wilds-last-journey#post-1627 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 10:21:24 +0000 Andrew Sinclair 1627@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Hello,</p> <p>I lived on South Georgia from May - Nov 1992 as the telecommunications engineer initially supporting the Worcester and Sherwood Forresters and later the Queen's Regiment (who amalgamated with the Royal Hampshire Regiment whilst we were on South Georgia in 1992 to form the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment). </p> <p>I was recently listening to BBC Radio 4 and happened across an edition of Crossing Continents regarding Frank Wild. Information from the BBC website is copied below.</p> <p>"Sir Ernest Shackleton has a heroic place in the annals of Antarctic exploration, famously for his expedition on the aptly-named Endurance in 1914. He intended to cross over the Antarctic landmass. Instead, his ship became stuck in ice which eventually crushed it. Shackleton and his crew made a desperate voyage in three small boats to Elephant Island, where they split up. The men on the island were left under the command of Shackleton's Number 2, Frank Wild. Shackleton and a small team sailed 800 miles to South Georgia, from where they mounted a rescue mission for Wild's group.<br /> Nearly a century on, reporter Karen Bowerman joins a group of Wild's relatives retracing his extraordinary journey to the southern seas. They are bearing Wild's ashes, which they bury next to Shackleton, on South Georgia.<br /> Producer: John Murphy."</p> <p>The URL is <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018grht" rel="nofollow">http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b018grht</a></p> <p>I read a lot about Sir Earnest and his number 2, Frank Wild, whilst during my stay at KEP and this excellent programme reminded me of the most magical experiences during the South Georgia winter of 1992. Sadly, I didn't keep in contact with the others dozen or so soldiers and marines that were there at the same time but my memories are still very fresh, even the call-sign and the ham radio station we operated in our spare time. It was no surprise that we were inundated with QSL request with a call-sign VP8 CLL and were very thankful to the BT Portishead station who offered to route our distant HF radio calls direct from KEP (using an inverted V antenna using around 100W) to loved ones back in UK using the telephone network in the days long before satellite communications was the norm.</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Andy </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/information-for-new-book-on-recapture-of-south-georgia#post-1629 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:31:13 +0000 andy 1629@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>We've just received the following request:</p> <p><strong>Dear SGs: I am about to finish my book on the recapture of the island by Major Sheridan and his marines. If any one has unique or so far undisclosed data on the event i would like to have the. I will cite sources or not as is wished. Thank you. David J Kenney </strong></p> <p>If anyone wants to get in touch with David, we can pass on his email address </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/antarcticans-this-week-on-radio-3#post-1626 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 17:47:01 +0000 andy 1626@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>'The Essay' (Radio 3 weekdays at 10.45pm) is this week being presented by professionals who have worked in the Antarctic, in honour of the 100th anniversary of Roald Amundsen reaching the south pole.</p> <p>Members may be particularly interested in Monday's programme, which will be presented by our Chairman, David Drewry. </p> <p>Episodes will be available to download on iPlayer for a week after broadcast. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/invitation-to-discovery-point#post-1625 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 18:13:15 +0000 andy 1625@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Members of the association are invited to attend an event at Discovery Point in Dundee on the 24th November. A presentation of artefacts used by Dr. Reginald Koettlitz on the 1901 - 04 Discovery Expedition will be made by Ann Koettlitz, great-niece of Dr. Koettlitz.</p> <p>This will be followed by the announcement of a major new book, Scott's Forgotten Surgeon, Dr. Reginald Koettlitz, polar explorer by Gus Jones.</p> <p>See the news page to download an invitation. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/artists-for-albatrosses-exhibition#post-1624 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 17:40:13 +0000 andy 1624@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>There is an "Artists for Albatrosses" exhibition on at The Air Gallery, Dover Street, London, for the next couple of weeks, showcasing paintings of wildlife at South Georgia by Chris Rose and John Gale.</p> <p>See more details at <a href="http://www.galleryofbirds.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.galleryofbirds.co.uk/</a> - including plenty of beautiful pictures to whet your appetites!</p> <p>The exhibition is in aid of the Save the Albatross Campaign. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/job-vacancy-on-south-georgia#post-1621 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 18:34:15 +0000 andy 1621@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>The South Georgia Heritage Trust (SGHT) are advertising for a Director to look after the museum and SGHT staff on South Georgia each year from October to March.</p> <p>The appointment for this role will be made prior to the 2011-12 season which begins in October 2011. Applications need to be submitted by 12th of August 2011.</p> <p>To download the job description and find out how to apply, visit the <a href="http://www.sght.org/">South Georgia Heritage Trust website</a>. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/10th-anniversary-keep-the-24th-september-free#post-1619 Sat, 02 Apr 2011 19:40:22 +0000 andy 1619@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>We will be celebrating 10 years of the SGA in style! The evening includes dinner and drinks, live music, a photography competition and an exhibition of paintings all in the pleasant surroundings of Royal Overseas League club. You do not need to be a member of the Association to buy a ticket - anyone with an interest in South Georgia or who plans to visit the island is very welcome to take part in the festivities. See the <a href="/documents/10Anniversary.doc">booking form</a> for more details. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/polar-ark-exhibition-of-wildlife-photography-from-south-georgia#post-1620 Tue, 26 Apr 2011 07:51:59 +0000 andy 1620@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Kat Snell's exhibition of wildlife photography from South Georgia will open at Discovery Point, Dundee from 29th April to 21st July 2011. There are more details at <a href="http://www.polarark.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">http://www.polarark.co.uk/</a>. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/reindeer-consultation#post-40 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:14:17 +0000 PatL 40@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Dear All,<br /> GSGSSI have released the following.<br /> Pat</p> <p>Dear All,</p> <p>The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands has produced a discussion document that comprises the history or reindeer on South Georgia, a summary of the impacts of reindeer on native species and habitats and a discussion of management options. This document is available from:</p> <p><a href="http://sgisland.gs/download/South%20Georgia%20Reindeer%20Management.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://sgisland.gs/download/South%20Georgia%20Reindeer%20Management.pdf</a></p> <p>Comments are sought on the management options for reindeer on South Georgia.</p> <p>After reading the discussion document, we encourage individuals to fill in a brief questionnaire available from the link below. We stress that filling in this questionnaire is optional, and is not intended to replace more general comments, which are very welcome. Organisations need not fill in the questionnaire, though please feel free to alert your members to its location.</p> <p><a href="http://sgisland.gs/download/SG%20Reindeer%20Questionnaire.doc" rel="nofollow">http://sgisland.gs/download/SG%20Reindeer%20Questionnaire.doc</a></p> <p>Comments should be sent to Darren Christie, Environment Officer GSGSSI by email to <a href="mailto:env@gov.gs">env@gov.gs</a></p> <p>Deadline for comments is FRIDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2010.</p> <p>Best regards,</p> <p>Darren</p> <p>Darren Christie<br /> South Georgia Environment Officer,<br /> Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands,<br /> Government House,<br /> Stanley,<br /> Falkland Islands.<br /> FIQQ 1ZZ </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/king-penguin-egg-laid-at-king-edward-point#post-1617 Sat, 19 Feb 2011 19:35:39 +0000 PatL 1617@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>A king penguin has just laid an egg and is now incubating it on King Edward Point. Conveniently it has decided to start its family right in front of webcam 1 so you can see it on <a href="http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/%28h%29South_Georgia_webcam?" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/%28h%29South_Georgia_webcam?</a> though how long it will stay there is anybody's guess.<br /> Cheers!<br /> Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/rat-eradication#post-8 Sat, 08 May 2010 11:39:17 +0000 andy 8@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>For? Against? Should we be wiping out the reindeer at the same time? </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/ten-year-anniversary#post-50 Fri, 10 Sep 2010 19:22:11 +0000 PatL 50@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>But didn't you get a new lease of life with that new hip? Does that count? </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/5-year-strategy-for-sgssi#post-1614 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 20:35:11 +0000 PatL 1614@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Dear All,</p> <p>Following on from the Environmental Management Plan, published ten years ago, and the update 'Plan For Progress' of five years ago, the FCO and GSGSSI have set out a strategy for the next five years.</p> <p>You can see more details on the FCO website at:<br /> <a href="http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&amp;id=458810682" rel="nofollow">http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/news/latest-news/?view=News&amp;id=458810682</a></p> <p>and the GSGSSI website at:<br /> <a href="http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/%28g%29SGSSI_Strategy_2010-2015?usesk" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/%28g%29SGSSI_Strategy_2010-2015?usesk</a></p> <p>Minister for the Overseas Territories, Henry Bellingham, has commented that, “The publication of this strategy is an important step in ensuring the future security of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, and illustrates the importance the Government attaches to our Overseas Territories. It sets out our priorities for action over the next five years and in particular highlights the environmental value of the islands which are internationally recognised for their biological importance.”</p> <p>Season's greetings from rainy SG. We'll have some of that snow when you have finished with it.</p> <p>Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/marine-stewardship-council-certification-for-sg-icefish#post-58 Sat, 23 Oct 2010 20:02:55 +0000 PatL 58@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Dear SGA Members,</p> <p>The fishery for mackerel icefish has just been certified by the Marine Stewardship Council. This joins our patagonian toothfish fishery, and the Aker biomarine krill fishery, as recognised as being sustainably and responsibly managed.</p> <p>See <a href="http://www.msc.org/track-a-fishery/certified/south-atlantic-indian-ocean/south-georgia-icefish-pelagic-trawl-fishery" rel="nofollow">http://www.msc.org/track-a-fishery/certified/south-atlantic-indian-ocean/south-georgia-icefish-pelagic-trawl-fishery</a></p> <p>Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/deep-south-exhibition#post-57 Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:57:25 +0000 andy 57@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Bruce Pearson writes:</p> <blockquote><p>As one of a group of 7 artists I will be exhibiting works from South Georgia and Antractica as part of the Deep South exhibition at Dulwich College, and I'm pleased to attach an invitation to attend the private view and opening by the Hon. Alexandra Shackleton on 26th October (6.30 - 8.30pm).</p> <p>As part of the exhibition I shall be giving an informal evening lecture and art demonstration on Wednesday 3rd November called An Artist in Antarctica with proceeds from entrance ticket sales going to the South Georgia Heritage Trust - and an invitation to that is also attached.</p> <p>As well as the lecture I shall be at the exhibition four mornings - on Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th, and Friday 29th October, and all day on 4th November. So I look forward to the possibility of meeting you during those time, or perhaps at the talk.</p> <p>If you can make it, I hope you enjoy the exhibition</p> <p>Regards</p> <p>Bruce Pearson</p> </blockquote> <p>You can download the invitations from the <a href="/events.html">events page</a>, or get more information from Bruce's website: <a href="http://www.brucepearson.net">http://www.brucepearson.net</a>. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/sga-weekend-away-in-hull#post-44 Fri, 06 Aug 2010 07:57:07 +0000 andy 44@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>There will be a weekend away for members on the 8th-10th October in Hull. There will be a guided tour of the maritime area, a chance to visit Hulls many fine museums, and a reception.</p> <p>Please see the events page or the <a href="/documents/hull-flyer.pdf">flyer</a> for details. </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/webcams-on-south-georgia#post-52 Sun, 03 Oct 2010 11:55:02 +0000 PatL 52@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Dear all,</p> <p>With the elly season kicking off, now is a good time to watch the webcams.</p> <p>There are two at King Edward Point, and one on Bird Island.</p> <p>KEP Webcam 1 and KEP Webcam 2 can be seen on the GSGSSI website at <a href="http://sgisland.gs/index.php/%28h%29South_Georgia_webcam" rel="nofollow">http://sgisland.gs/index.php/%28h%29South_Georgia_webcam</a> and webcam 2 at <a href="http://sgisland.gs/index.php/%28h%29South_Georgia_Webcam2" rel="nofollow">http://sgisland.gs/index.php/%28h%29South_Georgia_Webcam2</a></p> <p>There's a service out there collecting the Webcam 1 images and making little animations for each day at <a href="http://zeitcam.com/showcam.php?cam=southgeorgia" rel="nofollow">http://zeitcam.com/showcam.php?cam=southgeorgia</a> so we tend not to move that camera about much. However, we (Sarah mostly) do move webcam 2 around a little to find something of interest.</p> <p>The Bird Island webcam is at <a href="http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/images/webcams/bi/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/images/webcams/bi/index.php</a> </p> <p>Enjoy!<br /> Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/change-password#post-13 Sun, 23 May 2010 11:13:11 +0000 sooty 13@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>hi andy<br /> how can i change my password? </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/prohibited-areas-ordinance#post-51 Wed, 29 Sep 2010 11:17:25 +0000 PatL 51@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Dear all,</p> <p>GSGSSI have published a new Gazette with the latest law - the Prohibited Areas Ordinance, which makes it illegal to approach the old whaling stations at Leith, Stromness, Husvik and Prince Olaf (sic).</p> <p>see <a href="http://www.sgisland.gs/download/SGGSI%20Gazette%20No%201%20dated%2024%20September%202010.pdf" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgisland.gs/download/SGGSI%20Gazette%20No%201%20dated%2024%20September%202010.pdf</a></p> <p>Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/another-interesting-website-live-sea-current-information#post-45 Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:21:04 +0000 PatL 45@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Hi folks,</p> <p>As well as keeping the pirates at bay and keeping legal fishing vessels up to scratch, our fishery protection vessel Pharos SG occasionally deploys drifting buoys for the South African Weather Service. These drift around, sending weather information back to the South Africans by satellite, so that they can predict the weather that is coming.</p> <p>You can see the present positions of the buoys at this website. If you click on a buoy's entry in the table below you will see a track of the past ten days movements. It is not only the SAWS buoys that show up on this map. Some ships also contribute, including the BAS ships (in summer).</p> <p><a href="http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml?lat=-54&amp;lon=-36&amp;radius=500" rel="nofollow">http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shiplocations.phtml?lat=-54&amp;lon=-36&amp;radius=500</a></p> <p>You can also track the JCRoss:<br /> <a href="http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=ZDLP" rel="nofollow">http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=ZDLP</a></p> <p>And the Shack:<br /> <a href="http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=ZDLS1" rel="nofollow">http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=ZDLS1</a></p> <p>Best regards,<br /> Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/interesting-nasa-satellite-pics-of-neumayer-glacire-retreat#post-43 Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:34:06 +0000 PatL 43@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Hi folks,</p> <p>NASA's Earth Observatory Image of the Day yesterday showed a couple of satellite pictures of the Neumayer glacier taken in 2005 and 2009, showing a dramatic retreat of the glacier.</p> <p>See <a href="http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=44972" rel="nofollow">http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=44972</a></p> <p>Pat </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/sga-town-meeting-at-bas#post-42 Tue, 20 Jul 2010 07:46:52 +0000 sga-forum 42@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>A town meeting is being held at BAS in Cambridge on the 28th September to discuss science currently being done at South Georgia, to stimulate interest in the scientific opportunities that exist at King Edward Point, and to provide information on the accommodation, scientific facilities, logistic support, means of reaching the Island etc that prospective scientific visitors will need.</p> <p>There are more details on the BAS website at <a href="http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/about_bas/events/south_georgia/index.php" rel="nofollow">http://www.antarctica.ac.uk/about_bas/events/south_georgia/index.php</a> </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/new-legislation-call-for-comments#post-20 Tue, 25 May 2010 15:42:56 +0000 PatL 20@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>GSGSSI have just posted a draft of the new Wildlife and Protected Areas Ordinance for comment. See here:<br /> <a href="http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/(g)Wildlife_%26_Protected_Areas_Ordinance?useskin=gov" rel="nofollow">http://www.sgisland.gs/index.php/(g)Wildlife_%26_Protected_Areas_Ordinance?useskin=gov</a> </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/news#post-9 Sat, 22 May 2010 11:44:54 +0000 andy 9@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>Please post any items of news you may have about the island here - the more the merrier! </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/heavy-fuel-oil-consultation#post-36 Tue, 22 Jun 2010 16:32:46 +0000 andy 36@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>The Government of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands are currently undertaking a consultation on the use and carriage of Heavy Fuel Oil in ships in the waters around South Georgia. They have provided a consultation document at:</p> <p><a href="http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/documents/GSGSSI-Consultation-on-heavy-fuel-oil-management.pdf">http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/documents/GSGSSI-Consultation-on-heavy-fuel-oil-management.pdf</a></p> <p>Comments welcome! </p> http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/topic/need-help#post-12 Sat, 22 May 2010 11:57:21 +0000 andy 12@http://southgeorgiaassociation.org/forum/ <p>If you've got any questions about the forum, ask them here - or contact the webmaster at <a href="mailto:andy@midsummerenergy.co.uk">andy@midsummerenergy.co.uk</a> </p>