Chapters include the following topics:
Political and commercial background
Planning for permanent occupation
Special stamp issue
Journey south in HMS Bransfield and MV Highland Monarch
Establishing South Shetlands and Graham Land bases with HMS William Scoresby and SS Fitzroy
Ship sailings and mail from the bases and South Orkneys
Winter and establishing Hope Bay base with SS Eagle
Second winter, sledge journeys and base reliefs
Appendices – Personnel, Ships, mail dates, bibliography, illustrations, Notes and References