Dog sleds being used to bring supplies from West Base to the ship, USMS Northstar, in Bay of Whales, Antarctica, as West Base is being abandoned, during the 3rd Byrd Antarctic Expedition. The Barkentine, USS Bear, is seen at the shore, as well. One of the expedition seen skiing down the hill.
U.S. explorer Richard Byrd's Antarctic III expedition in Antarctica. A man skiing down a snow hill. The ship, USMS Northstar, at the shore in the Bay of Whales. Dog teams pull sleds loaded with supplies from the West Base, which is being abandoned. Supplies are being loaded onto the Northstar by a crane. A tractor tows load.
U.S. Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd during Antarctic Expedition in Antarctica. Supplies being unloaded from the an anchored ship. Men walk on the snow. Dog sledges loaded with supplies move on the snow. A Ford airplane (the Floyd Bennett) being lowered to the ice. Several dogs pull it on the snow. Men stay in shelters in the polar region. They work with spades to build houses. Men dine together.
Ships of the United States underway in Antarctica during Operation Highjump. USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8) underway. USS Sennet (SS-408) underway; particles and pieces of ice floating about on water. The bow of USS Merrick (AKA-97). USS Merrick and USS Mount Olympus (AGC-8) seen.
United States Coast Guard Cutter ( USCGC ) Northwind II underway in Antarctica during Operation Highjump. The bow of USCGC Northwind II (WAGB-282) as she breaks through ice. Men stand aboard near railings on the deck. The ice breaks up.
United States Coast Guard Cutter ( USCGC ) Northwind II (WAGB-282) underway in Antarctica during Operation Highjump. The bow of USCGC Northwind II (WAGB-282). Ice as it breaks in two. Seagulls fly about. Icebergs show snowy white above the water and green color below. Men aboard the ship near railings. They work with lines on snow.