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Glass Negative - by George Rayner, South Georgia, Apr 1928
Reg. No: ST 037242
- Summary:
- Photograph taken during a series of scientific expeditions undertaken in the waters off Antarctica, during the late 1920s and 1930s. Probably taken by George W. Rayner, who was employed as a biologist on the expeditions.
- Description Of Content:
- A carcass of a blue whale foetus, measuring 7.46 metres long, lying on the beach in front of a whaling station. Taken 5 April 1928, possibly on South Georgia.
- Acquisition Information:
- Donation from Mrs E. Rayner, 1984
| Discipline: | Technology |
| Dimensions: | 8 cm (Height), 10.7 cm (Width) |
More information
| Tagged with: | antarctic exploration, antarctic research, antarctica, expeditions, natural environments, whales |
| Themes this item is part of: | Antarctica Collection, Images & Image Making Collection, Science & Measurement Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection, Working Life & Trades Collection |
| Primary Classification: | MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY |
| Secondary Classification: | Fishing, Sealing & Whaling |
| Tertiary Classification: | processing |
| Inscriptions: | Envelope inscribed: 'BLUE FOETUS 7.46.M. 5.IV.28' |
| Format: | Glass Negative: Black & White |
| Place & Date Depicted: | Mr George Rayner, South Georgia, Antarctica, 05 Apr 1928 Biologist with the SS Discovery on investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking. |
| Creator: | George Rayner, 05 Apr 1928 |
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