Immediate report of Victoria University of Wellington Antarctic Expedition 1988-89: VUWAE 33
Refuge Huts
Refuge Huts
The Cape Roberts hut was used as a base for work in Granite Harbour. The hut was adequate for our programme this season but could be improved if future work in this area justifies the improvements. Cape Roberts is a small skua nesting area and any larger establishment will have to take this into consideration.
Future buildings could be sited on the higher north side of the flat area because this lower area becomes wet with ponds during high summer.
The present hut should have new kitchen utensils provided because many of the old utensils were from an older kitchen box and are now unserviceable.
Several empty drums with unknown contents should be moved from C. Roberts when the next transport opportunity arises.