NEW ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

Hokitika Guardian, 24 March 1924, Page 4

NEW ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION.

CAPTAIN SCOTT’S SHIP. LON DON, February 5. In a few months’ time Captain Scott’s old vessel, the Discovery, will be ready for its three years’ sojourn in the Antarctic under the command of Lieut. J. It. Slenhouse. A search is being made by the Colonial Office for strong men with scientific qualiiications to be “prepared for a lito not free from hardships” in the Antarctic. Several zoologists, a chemist, an expert physicist, and a surgeon are required, and many applications have already been received from young men anxious for a life of adventure. They must all be under 10 anil of robust health, and hold an honours degree or equivalent. The selected men will have three years in the frozen seas of the south, visiting the whaling stations, and investigating many biological problems. The crew will be selected when the ship lias been conditioned for fho voyage. The Colonial Office announces that preliminary study and training in this country may be arranged. This is mainly to consist of scientific training, but it is possible that special training will be given if necessary in sledging and ski-ing to those who lack the experience. The work is of such a specialised character that training both mentally and physically is necessary. Preliminary training in the scientific work of the surgeon also will be given if necessary, and contribution made towards any extra premium required on life insurance policy. This expedition is the sequel to an enquiry three years ago into the development- of the Falkland Islands and dependencies. Besides the Colonial Office, the executive eomittco of this purely scientific expedition is represented liv the British Museum, the, Admiralty, the Ministry of Fisheries, and the Royal Geographical Society.