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Australasian Antarctic Expedition

Was the Spirit of Mawson Antarctic expedition serious science or a reckless tourist trip?

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Those on the Spirit of Mawson Antarctic expedition were relieved and jubilant when they were rescued last week after being stranded on a ship caught in Antarctic pack ice. But some polar scientists were not as jubilant. They question the trip as more a lark than a serious expedition — which diverted several icebreakers from serious scientific work.

Chris Fogwill looks out on the frozen Antarctic. His expedition is retracing the steps of Douglas Mawson a century ago.

This Antarctic expedition is chilling while it waits for rescue boats to free ship from pack ice

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