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Compass - Andrew Jack, Trans- Antarctic Expedition, Ross Sea Party, 1914-1917
Reg. No: ST 031400
- Summary:
- Compass used by Andrew Jack on sledging journeys as part of the Ross Sea party of the Trans- Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917 led by Ernest Shackleton.
This is part of Museum Victoria's collection of artefacts from the 'Heroic Era' exploration of Antarctica. - Description:
- Round black compass with hinged black flip lid. Silver and black face features red cardinal points of north, south east and west and a silver magnetised pivoting needle. Compass has external ring attachment.
- Statement Of Significance:
- This is a significant artefact from the little-known Ross Sea Party of Ernest Shackleton's Trans-Antarctic Expedition.
- Acquisition Information:
- Loan & Subsequent Transfer from National Museum of Victoria, 1967
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 80 mm (Height), 70 mm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | antarctic exploration, compasses, navigation apparatus instruments |
| Themes this item is part of: | Andrew Keith Jack, Antarctic Explorer (?-1966), Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917, Antarctica Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Transport Collection |
| On Display at: | Melbourne Museum |
| Primary Classification: | EXPLORATION |
| Secondary Classification: | Antarctic |
| Tertiary Classification: | navigation instruments |
| Expedition Leader: | Ernest Shackleton, Antarctica, 1914-1917 |
| User: | Andrew Jack, Antarctica, 1914-1917 Original owner of compass. |
| Place & Date Used: | Ross Sea, Antarctica, 1914-1917 |
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