Today marks the 80th anniversary of Admiral Byrd’s historic Antarctic snow cruiser, on the docks in Boston, ready to be shipped to Antarctica. The snow cruiser was a revolutionary vehicle designed to traverse the Antarctic terrain. It was 60 feet long and weighed nearly 35 tons, and featured an innovative track-and-wheel design that could move through deep snow and rough terrain. The snow cruiser was equipped with a state of the art scientific laboratory, a kitchen, and sleeping quarters — all of which would prove to be invaluable in Admiral Byrd’s explorations. Admiral Byrd’s voyage marked the beginning of a … Admiral Byrd’s Antarctic snow cruiser, on the docks in Boston, ready to be shipped to Antarctica, 1939. részletei…