A Time at Sea with British Antarctic Survey

Captain Robin Plumley MBE will give a presentation on his recollections of working in the Antarctic from 1976 to 1992; which was before satellite navigation was introduced! He is a member of the Warsash Association and trained as a cadet, and on other courses at Warsash Maritime Centre.

He also holds the Polar Medal, awarded in 1993 when he was Chief Officer of RRS Sir James Clark Ross. He is a Freeman of the City of London; A Freeman & Liveryman of the Honourable Company of Master Mariners; and a committee member (Boatsteerer & Past Captain) of the “Cachalots” (The Southampton Master Mariners Club)

Robin’s Biography:

1972-76 Apprentice Navigation Cadet with British & Commonwealth Shipping;

1976-92 British Antarctic Survey (last 8 years as Chief Officer)

1992-2007 Research Vessel Services (Master);

2007-2015 National Oceanography Centre (Research Ship Manager);

2015-2020 Hunthouse Marine Ltd (Specialist Marine Services)

There are several public car parks close to the venue; see www.southampton.gov.uk).

The Spark is only about a 15 minute walk from Southampton Central Station, where there are also bus services to the city centre. The Palmerston Theatre is downstairs from the entrance.