MAGNETISM OF ANTARCTICA: THE ROSS EXPEDITION 1839-1843

This under-documented expedition was the starting point, in historical terms, of revealing the great unknown continent of Antarctica. The crew’s primary task was to collect data that could provide a greater understanding of the effects of magnetism on compasses and their use in navigating the world’s oceans. While the crew accomplished their targets, they also experienced the dangers of navigating in ice-strewn waters. It would be another 60 years before the scenes of their greatest discoveries were visited again by the likes of Scott, Shackleton and Amundsen.