Summary
Black and white image of the MV Norsel when the Norwegian-British-Swedish Expedition (NBSX) of 1949-52 was on board, the first international team of scientists to visit the Antarctic.
Description of Content
Black and white image of ship Norsel surrounded by ice. No visible sign of life and ship does not appear to be moving. To the right of the hull looks like the end of a rope ladder anchored to the ice.
Physical Description
Black and white image.
More Information
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Collection Names
Museum History Collection, Antarctica Collection, Hope Macpherson Black Collection
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Hope Black (nee Macpherson), Apr 2011
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Ship Depicted
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Department of External Affairs Antarctic Division Photograph Number Title Not to be reproduced without the authority of the Antarctic Division (stamp green ink).
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Classification
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Type of item
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Image Dimensions - Photograph
164 mm (Width), 117 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Education, Museum History, Making History - Macquarie Island Expedition
