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The Ship That Shouldn’t Have (1984)

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clip Refrigerated supplies education content clip 1, 2

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Clip description

The Australian Antarctic Research occupation of Heard Island 1947-1955 left abandoned supplies. These are available to anyone in need. They include, aviation fuel, gas, paint, food and medical supplies.

Curator’s notes

Filming in the Antarctic presents unique problems. Sound is difficult to record in high winds, and cameras jam because of freezing conditions.