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Return to Antwerp
- When
- 5 November 1899
- Where
- Antwerp harbor
RV Belgica arrived in Antwerp harbor on 5 November 1899, concluding the first Antarctic wintering expedition.
The vessel returned to Antwerp after being trapped in ice. The city welcomed the crew heartily. Members were honored with medals and recorded in the Golden Book. The Belgian state awarded them membership in the Royal Order of Leopold.
Sources
- Belgian Antarctic Expedition Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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