History of Danco Island (Station O)

Introduction

The original intention had been to build the base hut on Brabant Island but no suitable site could be found. Danco Island was closed once local work was completed.

Location

Position: Lat. 64° 44′ S, Long. 62° 36′ W
General location: Danco Island, off Danco Coast

Purpose

Survey and geology.

Occupied

26 Feb 1956 – 22 Feb 1959.

Buildings

Main hut was named Arendal, the original name of the RRS Shackleton, the vessel that established the station.

Current status

Demolished and removed by BAS Apr 2004. Only concrete foundations remain.

Associated refuge

Cape Reclus

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

Base hut at Danco Island, 1957-8. (Photographer: Richard Foster; Archives ref: AD6/19/2/O3/1)
Base hut at Danco Island, 1957-8. (Photographer: Richard Foster; Archives ref: AD6/19/2/O3/1)