Antarctic diary Phil Wells of Hugh Broughton Architects reports on his trip to the Antarctic to oversee the first winter of installation of the new Halley VI research station

figures in the snow

Back to work

Saturday 23 February 2008
-5.3 deg C
Wind: 19.7 knt at 87 deg E

The last few days have been a bit blustery, but everyone sounds like they are having fun. For example, it's an adventure just to walk betweenthe Laws and Piggott buildings.

  • Published:26 February 2008 15:57
  • Author: Phil Wells
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The lost site of Halley

Wednesday 20 February 2008
-5 deg C
wind: 35-40knts, with gusts up to 50knts
Very poor visibility

Attached with this blog are the last pictures I took of site, taken at midnight local time on Monday night, 18 February. We have not seen site since.

  • Published:25 February 2008 17:21
  • Author: Phil Wells
The environment strikes back

The environment strikes back

Tuesday 19 February 2008
-6.9 deg C
Wind: 37.4 knt at 92 deg E
  • Published:25 February 2008 16:41
  • Author: Phil Wells
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Training and hauling

Sunday 17 February 2008
-13 deg C
Wind speed about 8 knt

  • Published:25 February 2008 15:50
  • Author: Phil Wells
Hard at work - 14 February

Hard at work - 14 February

Thursday 14 February
-18.6 deg C
wind 5.4 Kts at 94 deg E

On site at Halley there is lots of activity.

  • Published:19 February 2008 17:03
  • Author: Phil Wells