Captain Scott's Discovery Hut at McMurdo

The Discovery Hut in Antarctica was built for Scott's first expedtion in 1901. From there, along with Shackleton and Wilson hemade his first, unsuccessful, attempt at the South Pole. Over the following years other expeditions used the hut, such as some of the Ross Sea party of Shackleton's failed attempt to cross Antarctica.
I had the fortune to be shown around the hut by Lizzie Meek, of the Antarctic Heritage Trust, who help conserve the this and other heroic era huts in the McMurdo area.
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[@julescaru8591]

Thanks for posting, very interesting, a great piece of history 👏👍

[@OutThereLearning]

Cheers!

[@VincentGroenewold]

That's amazing, also to see everything is pretty well preserved!

[@OutThereLearning]

It really is!

[@21jlxi]

I had the privilege of going through this hut a couple of weeks ago, just incredible. I only wish I had learnt a bit more of its history beforehand, it would have made it even more interesting. It makes you realise the hardships those early explorers went through on their expeditions.

[@mikeross801]

The story that I love the most is the story of Shackleton! Amazing what they all went through on that exploration!

[@keithlovelock8829]

I haven’t been inside that hut for forty years…..thanks for taking me back😀

[@OutThereLearning]

My pleasure

[@gringo19860]

Funny how it's padlocked - who's gonna pass by and vandalize it lol!!😆On another note, I just finished Bickel's 'Shackleton's Forgotten Men' and it's great to see inside the hut where Mackintosh, Joyce & co. holed up and recovered from near death after the longest time spent sled-hauling (in vain, unfortunately) :/ Thank you Julian & Lizzie

[@OutThereLearning]

Thanks for your comment. The hut is a few minutes walk from McMurdo station with over 1000 inhabitants during the summer months. It is locked to protect the artifacts and other features from being damaged by carelessness.
Yes - the stories from the heroic era of exploration are epic reads!

[@jamesburke6249]

I went into the hut in 1962 and it was just the way scott left it.

[@rachelponciano9303]

Another learning! Thanks so much

[@OutThereLearning]

Thanks, appreciated

[@alaskajdw]

Always learn watching your content 😊

[@OutThereLearning]

Great 😀

[@cassbarker1966]

Amazing I had no idea they had blubber heating! 😮

[@MysteriMaan]

Its crazy how im learning about mc murdo and this second oldest hut in antartica from the comfort of my home computer.

[@rossmcleod7983]

Did they insulate the roof/ walls at all? I note the crude form of double glazing. Fascinating place, many thanks for the look see.

[@thomasrobinson117]

great video mate!

[@OutThereLearning]

Thanks Tom!

[@mariotaz]

I would like to visit

[@mikeross801]

I'm very confused, why would they lock that door? Nobody can go to Antarctica unless they have permission and if anybody was there and ended up needing to get into that Hut because of weather locking it seems very irresponsible. Just a thought...

[@OutThereLearning]

It is right next to McMurdo Station that has up to about 1200 people staying there over the summer months. The lock is to ensure that items are not removed or damaged, as has happened in the past when the door was left unlocked. Cheers

[@mikeross801]

@@OutThereLearning I had no idea that they had that many visitors to McMurdo station. It's too bad the rest of us can't visit the rest of the continent in higher numbers!

[@simontay4851]

That building and all the artifacts in it are amazingly well preserved. Is the wood all original? After over 100 years, surely not? With all the water and ice everywhere around, i would've thought the wood would rot pretty quickly Some parts must've been replaced, surely. Especially the roof and the floor.

[@digilyd]

There are 1000 years old wooden churches in Norway. So why should a tenth of that be a problem?

[@daleolson3506]

It is so dry there that I do believe it’s all original.

[@OutThereLearning]

There are some minor repairs in areas that were damaged, but essentially the building is original

[@davidarundel6187]

Í can recall funds being raised for the preservation of as much as possible some years ago - a bottle of the whiskey left behind was specify blended , to replace the evaporated contents - over 100 year old single malt scotch .

[@chrissscottt]

Interesting thanks. I have mixed feelings about the conservation of the hut. I think I'd rather the ice take it over.

[@OutThereLearning]

Thanks for your comment

[@IsaiahBets]

How would I get there if I was in America?

[@OutThereLearning]

Depends on your skills and qualifications of you wanted to work at Mcmurdo Station, or otherwise on a tourist ship I guess.

[@IsaiahBets]

@@OutThereLearning yeah I just want to go visit Scott’s hut