History of Orford Cliff refuge

Also known as Johnston’s Point

Location

Position: Lat. 66° 55′ S, Long. 66° 29′ W
General location: Orford Cliff, Lallemand Fjord, Loubet Coast

Purpose

Survey and geology.

Occupied

Intermittently 21 Feb 1957 – 10 Jan 1959.

Used as a satellite hut for personnel based at Detaille Island (Station W).

Current status

Demolished and removed 25 Mar 1997. Only concrete foundations remain.

For full listing of all station histories, see History of British stations and refuges.

Orford Cliff refuge hut, 1957. (Photographer: James Madell; Archives ref: AD6/19/2/W3/1b)
Orford Cliff refuge hut, 1957. (Photographer: James Madell; Archives ref: AD6/19/2/W3/1b)