France's Dumont d'Urville is named for French explorerJules-Sebastien-Cesar Dumont d'Urville. It was built in 1956 to replace Port Martin station, which burned down on the night of January 24, 1952, without injury to anyone. The station allows only 30-40 people to come ashore at one time. Ice and strong katabatic winds often prevent landings, either by Zodiac or by helicopter. The station can accommodate 30 winter-overs and 120 during the summer.