29 I never knew the United States had this many Antarctic Expeditions. Interesting that the first one was around 1820, but why? 👇 United States — Starting ~1820. Nathaniel Palmer (sealer) sighted the Antarctic Peninsula (November 1820). Major later: 1838–1842 (Charles Wilkes expedition, charted Wilk (twitter.com) posted 128 days ago by Joys1Daughter 128 days ago by Joys1Daughter +29 / -0 7 comments share 7 comments share save hide report block hide replies
I would bet their is something going on their,but people do love to explore.
And they love the bragging rights of being first.