Dixie Dansercoer: Euronav Belgica, departure with photos

Dixie Dansercoer is born in Nieuwpoort – Belgium. The town council wanted to celebrate on the 16th of September 07 his polar expedition on board of the sailing yacht “Euronav Belgica” which will navigate to Antarctica. One of the objectives (others are here below the photos) is to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the original expedition lead by Andrien de Gerlache de Gomery (1897 – 1899).

Discover the pictures of “Euronav Belgica” sailing yacht taken on Sunday the 16th of September 07 in Nieuwpoort – Belgium:

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The sailing yacht “Euronav Belgica” has set sail from Antwerp in Belgium on this 15th of September 07 to Antarctica to commemorate the 110th Anniversary of the original expedition lead by Andrien de Gerlache de Gomery (1897 – 1899).

A stop at Nieuwpoort on the 16th of September 07 was proceeded to celebrate its final departure to the South Pole.

“…Their wish is to undertake this venture (September 07 – January 08) in order to contribute:

=> to the celebration of Belgium’s involvement in Antarctic matters on the whole and more specifically the inauguration of the new Belgian scientific Princess Elisabeth;

=> to public awareness to the fragile nature of Antarctica as the prime barometer of our Globe’s health;

=> to underline the importance of history with a re-enactment of Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery’s exploit with the Belgica…”

Read the French article written on Adrien de Gerlache de Gomery & Belgian polar expeditions – GO >>