Summary
UNLOADING A LOCKHEED VEGA AEROPLANE FROM SHIP. AEROPLANE IS MARKED "WILKINS HEARST". THE SHIP IS THE "WILLIAM SCORESBY". PROBABLY TAKEN BY GEORGE RAYNER.
Description of Content
Photograph, unloading aeroplane from ship, circa 1929. Aeroplane is marked 'Wilkins Hearst'. The ship is the'William Scoresby'. Probably taken by George Rayner.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs E. Rayner, 28 Jun 1984
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Place Depicted
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Creator
Mr George Rayner, 1927-1939
Biologist with the SS Discovery on investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking. -
Person Depicted
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Individuals Identified
Rayner, George
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Format
Photograph, Black & White
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
8.8 cm (Width), 6.2 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Aeroplanes, Antarctic Exploration, Antarctic Research, Antarctica, Expeditions, Ships
