Read about the 1898 - 1900 expedition led by Carsten Borchgrevink. Their base is located Cape Adare, Antarctica.
History of Other Expeditions who Visited or Occupied the Site
List of Supplies Taken on the Expedition
Chronology of the Site 1899 - 2003
The First Dogs on the Continent
Protected Under the Antarctic Treaty
Go to our website dedicated to Borchgrevink's expedition


“Blowing incessantly last three days with not one hour’s intermission. All packed together in this miserable, dirty hut, unable to go out.”
Louis Bernacchi, Physicist, British Antarctic Expedition.