douglas mawson tries his best
by zoe
FACTS
Douglas Mawson was an Antarctic explorer from Australia.
His ship was called the s.y Aurora (steam yacht).
Douglas Mawson was on the $100 not from 1984 to 1991.
Mawsons hut is still down in Antarctica.
IN ANTARCTICA
The expiedition of 1911 to 1914 aimed to see if a man could survive in Antarctica.
I dont think Mawson was prepared because he didnt bring enough food for him and his companions to survive.
he brought with him 17 explorers, 50 sheep, some dogs and a load of coal.
boat
the boat they travelled on was called th s.y Aroura.
explorers
Mawsons to explorers names were Ninnis and Mertz.
$100
Douglas mawson was on the $100 note from 1984 to 1991.