We (Maria and Rod Thompson) visited Antarctica in February 2005 aboard the Barque Europa, a Dutch registered, three masted (square rigged) barque. This series of pages contains a selection of photos we took on the trip.
Sub-Antarctic IslandsOur first landfall after sailing from Ushuaia in
Tierra del Fuego (The Land if Fire) Argentina was in the South Shetland
Islands. We visited the Aitcho Group and Deception Island |
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Antarctica ItselfThe Antarctic Peninsular and nearby islands |
The Barque Europa |
In the Gerlache Straight, while conditions were quiet, the boat was launched, and we were able to photograph the Europa under sail. |
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Getting there and backSome scenes from the rather long trips to and from the
port of departure: Ushuaia in Southern Argentina. |
PeopleVoyagers, crew, and other people we met on the trip. |
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Whales, Krill and Icebergs. |
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