Proposed for demolition in 2007, the hut was saved and designated as Historic Site and Monument No. 84 under the Antarctic Treaty System in 2009. It has been in our care since October 2009.

Picture: Nikki Davis-Jones With discovery excursions by zodiac boat, kayak, snorkel and stand-up paddleboard facilities, Mr Flesher said the ship offered a “true experience” of Antarctica.