First Building in Antarctica: Discovery Hut (1901)

Scott’s Expedition Base

The Discovery Hut at Hut Point, Ross Island was erected in February 1901 by the British National Antarctic Expedition (Discovery Expedition) led by **Robert Falcon Scott**.

Details

• Prefabricated in Australia; assembled on site.
• Used as depot, shelter, scientific base.
• Still stands (ASPA No. 158); preserved by Antarctic Heritage Trust.

It predates Shackleton’s Nimrod Hut (1908) and Scott’s Terra Nova Hut (1911) at Cape Evans.