Byrd, Rear-Adm. Richard E., (25 Oct. 1888–11 March 1957), USN (retd); apptd Officer in charge, US Antarctic Programs, 1955 and in charge US Antarctic Expedition, 1955–, in support of International Geophysical Year; trustee National Geographic Society; Hon. chairman International Rescue Committee; member various organizations to do with national and international unity

Antarctic Expedition ◽

International Geophysical ◽

New Zealanders

ABSTRACTRussian and Australian primary sources were examined in an attempt to reconstruct the voyage of the first composite Soviet Antarctic expedition to Antarctica and from thence to Leningrad [St Petersburg]. This expedition had the aim of constructing a base for the Soviet International Geophysical Year (IGY) commitment. In a time of cold war tension and unresolved Antarctic claims, the Australian and New Zealand governments were wary of Soviet intentions and barely tolerated visits by Soviet expeditions. However, in their interactions with Australians and New Zealanders, the Soviets were careful to underline the friendly nature of their visits and avoided any sensitive political questions. The two governments’ apparent lack of enthusiasm for Ob and Lena entering their ports after fulfilling their task in Antarctica is contrasted with the generally more enthusiastic attitude of the Australian and New Zealand scientists and expedition members, with whom the Soviet personnel came into contact, some of whom developed lasting scientific relationships with the visitors.

The Royal Society International Geophysical Year Antarctic Expedition. Halley Bay, Coats Land, Falkland Islands Dependencies, 1955-59. vol. 4, Meteorology, Glaciology, Appendixes. Sir David Brunt, Ed. Royal Society, London, 1964. 414 pp. Illus. $23

Science ◽

10.1126/science.148.3671.814-a ◽

1965 ◽

Vol 148 (3671) ◽

pp. 814-815

Author(s):

H. W. Wells

Keyword(s):

Royal Society ◽

Falkland Islands ◽

Antarctic Expedition ◽

The Royal Society International Geophysical Year Antarctic Expedition. Halley Bay, Coats Land, Falkland Islands Dependencies, 1955-59. vol. 3, Seismology and Meteorology. Sir David Brunt, Ed. Royal Society, London, 1962. xviii + 382 pp. $23

Science ◽

10.1126/science.140.3566.474-a ◽

1963 ◽

Vol 140 (3566) ◽

pp. 474-475

Author(s):

P. Byerly

Keyword(s):

Royal Society ◽

Falkland Islands ◽

Antarctic Expedition ◽

The Royal Society International Geophysical Year Antarctic Expedition Halley Bay 1955–59. (General Editor) Sir David Brunt. Published In Four Volumes, Price £7 (U.S. $23.00) Per Volume. Vol. Iii:Seismology, Meteorology. London (Royal Society) 1962. Pp. Xvii, 382; 88 Figures; 439 Tables

Quarterly Journal of the Royal Meteorological Society ◽

10.1002/qj.49709038429 ◽

1964 ◽

Vol 90 (384) ◽

pp. 223-224

Author(s):

H.H.L.

Keyword(s):

Royal Society ◽

General Editor ◽

Antarctic Expedition ◽

Her Majesty the Queen Honours the Society’s i.g.y. antarctic expedition

Notes and Records the Royal Society journal of the history of science ◽

10.1098/rsnr.1957.0005 ◽

1957 ◽

Vol 12 (2) ◽

pp. 163-165

Keyword(s):

Air Force ◽

Royal Society ◽

Royal Air Force ◽

Management Committee ◽

Antarctic Expedition ◽

To Receive ◽

HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN honoured the Society on the afternoon of 13 November 1956 on the occasion of her visit to the Motor Ship Magga Dan moored alongside Butlers Wharf, Tower Bridge. On her arrival Her Majesty was welcomed by Marshal of the Royal Air Force Sir John Slessor, G.C.B., D.S.O., M.C., the Chairman of the Management Committee of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, with whom the ship was being shared, and by the President, Sir Cyril Hinshelwood, P.R.S. After Her Majesty had received Dr Vivian Fuchs and the members of the main party of the Trans-Antarctic Expedition, who were about to proceed to Shackleton Base, she was graciously pleased to receive Lieutenant-Colonel R. A. Smart, R.A.M.C., the leader of the main party of the Royal Society International Geophysical Year Antarctic Expedition, who were about to proceed to Royal Society Base, Halley Bay. Colonel Smart then presented the following members of his party: