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The sculpture commemorates the Huskie dogs that served in Antarctica from 1898 to 1994 with Australian scientists and explorers.
The names of the dogs were : - Alexandra, Basilisk, Betli, Blizzard, Caruso, Castor, Franklin, Fusilier, Gadget, George, Ginger, Ginger Bitch, Grandmother, Haldane, Jappy, John Bull, Johnson, Mary, Pavlova, Scott and Shackleton.
Location
| Address: | Argyle & Morrisons Streets, Mawson Hut Replica, Hobart, 7000 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.883018 Long: 147.332313 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sculpture |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Animals |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1898 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1994 |
| Artist: | Dan Tucker |
Dedication
This sculpture honours Huskies that served explorers and scientist in Antarctica between 1898 and 1994.
Basilisk (standing) and Alexandra (on sledge) were with the Australasian Antarctic Expedition (AAE) 1911 - 14 based at Mawson`s Huts, Cape Denision, East Antarctica.
The monument was funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund, the Mawson`s Huts Foundation and Huskie lovers around Australia
Sculpture by Dan Tucker
