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Photograph - by George Rayner, South Georgia, Dec 1932
Reg. No: ST 041533
- Summary:
- Photograph taken on 11 December 1932 during an expedition to Antarctica and sub-antarctic islands. Probably taken by George Rayner.
- Description Of Content:
- Photograph of an iceberg with an unidentified land mass visible behand and to the left. Possibly taken in South Georgia.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mrs E. Rayner, 1984
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 5.5 cm (Height), 9.8 cm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | antarctic exploration, antarctic research, antarctica, expeditions, icebergs, oceans |
| Themes this item is part of: | Antarctica Collection, Images & Image Making Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Transport Collection |
| Primary Classification: | ENVIRONMENTS |
| Secondary Classification: | Antarctic |
| Tertiary Classification: | ice formations |
| Inscriptions: | 'Velox' brand marked on back of photograph. |
| People Depicted: | Rayner, George |
| Format: | Photograph: Black & White |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Mr George Rayner, South Georgia, Antarctica, 11 Dec 1932 Biologist with the SS Discovery on investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking. |
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