Who discovered the Antarctic Mainland?

In July 1821, the "Orient" and "Peace" expedition ships led by Russian explorers Belling Shausen and Lazaliefu led the search for "Southern China" which was circulated for a long time. Their goal is to reach the extreme land, searching for the unknown land. The two explorer ships went through 5 months, in December they went to South Seorgia island at 54 degrees 30 minutes south latitude. Soon after, they arrived at South Sandwich Island (now Hawaii) and moved directly to the South

On the way, adventurers struggled with storms, with floating ice and dense fog. Journey is extremely arduous and dangerous.

In January 1823, two expedition ships of the Russian expedition entered the Antarctic ring. At that time, in front of everyone's eyes, there were many strange scenes, surprising them: the color of the sea changed, the appearance of glaciers with flat peaks but high and steep surroundings.

The frozen ice islands with birds circling in the sky. Are these signs that this place is near the mainland? So people enthusiastically continue to reach the position of 67 degrees 22 minutes South latitude, 2 degrees 15 minutes West longitude, this place is only 22,000m away from the continent. But, a large ice floe obstructed the way, the ship had only a way to reverse the wind in a loop. Unfortunately, having a bad day, dark clouds covered the mosquito net, the wind was screaming, the expedition had to return to the north to return to Australia to avoid the wind, missing an opportunity.

In November 1823, the spring was about to reach the Southern Hemisphere, and two exploratory ships began again. In January 1824, they once again entered the South Pole. In a beautiful day, the sky was bright, when the fog gradually dissipated, everyone suddenly saw from a distance a dim, very similar black spot. With an overjoyed mood, the expedition continued to advance 29,000m. As a result, an island of 16.00m long, about 7,000m wide appears first and foremost, it is located at 68 degrees 19 minutes South latitude, 72 degrees 40 minutes West longitude. This is the first part of the Antarctic circle where people see the continent. Everyone fired the welcome cannon and named it "Alexander Island" .

In this regard, Americans have different perspectives . They said: The Antarctic continent was first discovered by Captain Bai Meier of the Haro fishing trawler on January 18, 1822. At that time Bai Meier was on board Bielinsgafu to interview her about her. discovered the Antarctic continent. But the Russians do not admit this. They argue that without any documents or documents that can prove: Bai Meier answered the interview on Bielinsgafu.

Both sides gave convincing evidence to prove they were the first to discover the Antarctic continent. So, until now, whoever found the Antarctic continent still has a debate.