An account of a British surveying expedition working at Deception Base in Antarctica. Shows the departure from London of the thirty-three people involved in the team, their arrival, life and work at Deception.
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ACMI Identifier
312281
Language
English
Subject categories
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Antarctica - Discovery and exploration
Documentary → Documentary films - Great Britain
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Surveying
History → Antarctica - History
History → Great Britain - History - 20th century
Mathematics, Science & Technology → Scientific expeditions
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)