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History of Rasmussen Hut

Also known as Rasmussen Point

Location

Position: Lat. 65° 15′ S, Long. 64° 06′ W
General location: Rasmussen Island, Waddington Bay, Graham Coast

Purpose

Emergency refuge and recreational shelter.

Occupied

Occasional use Mar 1984–6 Feb 1996.

Building started 29 March 1984, completed early 1985.

Current status

Closed. Used occasionally by Ukrainian personnel from Vernadsky Station.

For full listing of all station histories, see History of British stations and refuges.

Rear view of Rasmussen hut, 1985. (Photographer: Mark Clilverd, British Antarctic Survey)
Rear view of Rasmussen hut, 1985. (Photographer: Mark Clilverd, British Antarctic Survey)