Photograph - by George Rayner, Antarctica, 1934

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Summary:: Part of a series of photographs created by George Rayner in Antarctica and sub-antarctic islands during the early 1930s.
Description Of Content:: George Rayner standing on deck in front of a ship's steering wheel, during an expedition to Antarctica. He has his hands in his pockets and a cigerette stub in this mouth and is wearing the same clothes as in ST 041516, except for the hat.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Mrs E. Rayner, 1984

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	8.2 cm (Height), 5.7 cm (Width)

Tagged with:	antarctic exploration, antarctic research, antarctica, boats, expeditions, ships
Themes this item is part of:	George Rayner, Biologist & Photographer, Antarctica Collection, Images & Image Making Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Transport Collection
Primary Classification:	EXPLORATION
Secondary Classification:	Antarctic
Tertiary Classification:	working environments
Inscriptions:	Photograph inscribed on back: 'G.W.RAYNER, 1934' and 'HARRODS 8 HOUR SERVICE'
People Depicted:	Rayner, George
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted:	Antarctica, 1934
Creator:	Mr George Rayner, Antarctica, 1927-1939 Biologist with the SS Discovery on investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking.