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Gone to the Dark Side
Thursday, March 11th, 2010The Essentials of Living Aboard a Boat – Part 2 – The Basics
Thursday, March 11th, 2010Here are some interviews that illustrate the liveaboard lifestyle and raise issues that liveaboards deal with in their lives. Hosted by author and fellow liveaboard Mark Nicholas (www.livingaboard.net).
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Conserving the cross
Thursday, March 11th, 2010The cross on top of Observation Hill is a poignant symbol of the sacrifice the explorers made in their efforts to reach the South Pole. Erected in 1912 by the remaining men from Scott’s Terra Nova expedition, it lists the names of Scott, Wilson, Oates, Bowers and Evans, with the inscription “Who died on the return from the pole, March 1912. To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield”.
The cross on Observation Hill © Antarctic Heritage Trust
It has stood like a sentinel over McMurdo for nearly 100 years, but the harsh winds and inexorable scoria have taken their toll.
The inscription was originally carved, and subsequently painted. The combination of the wood condensing due to the pressure of carving and the paint layer on the letters has meant that the surrounding wood has been more susceptible to abrasion by the wind and scoria, so the inscription now actually stands proud, and is in danger of shearing off from the cross.
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A close up of the inscription on the cross © Antarctic Heritage Trust
We decided that a dilute solution of consolidant would be applied to the letters in an attempt to strengthen both the letters and the bond between the letters and the wood beneath. Preliminary tests found that in colder weather, the solvent froze and did not allow the adhesive to penetrate successfully. So we had to choose our day carefully. Having to rely on a nice warm day in Antarctica is not easy!
On Saturday night, the temperature was a balmy -0.2°C, and so off we clambered up the hill with adhesive, brushes, and ladder in tow.
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Applying the consolidant to the inscription © Antarctic Heritage Trust
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Consolidating the letters on the top of the cross © Antarctic Heritage Trust
Tiny paintbrushes and a lot of patience were needed, but the adhesive was successfully applied, and we hope that the inscription will remain now for many years to come.
Originally posted 2009-01-08 11:22:18. Republished by Old Post Promoter
Abaco Islands — The REAL Bahamas HD
Thursday, March 11th, 2010about the resorts where you can stay and the activities you can do in The Abacos and the REAL Bahamas at http If you have a great story about The Abacos, we would love for you to share them with us. … Abacos “Abaco Island” Bahamas RealBahamas boating dancing nightlife massage marina boats slips caribbean hotel snorkeling diving golf “bike riding” “getting lost” resorts beach kayaking Harvey’s “Marsh Harbour” “Hope Town” Hopetown “Harbour Island” “Green Turtle” Green Turtle Cay Yachting …
Originally posted 2009-06-29 15:05:30. Republished by Old Post Promoter