Scott Base 50years

Frequently Asked Questions

-	What do TAE and IGY stand for?
-	Why is Scott Base painted green?
-	How did Scott Base come to be located at Pram Point?
-	How cold, how warm and how windy is Scott Base?
-	Is it true that the flagpole from Scott’s Discovery expedition (1901-04) is now at Scott Base?
-	Where did the huskies come from and what did they eat?
-	What were the huskies used for and why were they removed?
-	What is the oldest building at Scott Base?
-	How many people have visited Scott Base?
-	Who has spent the most time for New Zealand at Scott Base?
-	Who decided on the name Scott Base?
-	What is the largest and smallest number of people accommodated at Scott Base?

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Is it true that the flagpole from Scott’s Discovery expedition (1901-04) is now at Scott Base?

Yes. The flagpole had been at Winter Quarters Bay since Scott’s 1902-04 expedition and was found lying on the ground near the old hut and was presented by Admiral Dufek to Sir Edmund Hillary in 1957. Only part of the flagpole makes up the present pole from which the New Zealand ensign is flown (and other flags such as the Royal Standard on special occasions).