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.
More Information
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Collection Names
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Collecting Areas
Images & Image Making, Science & Measurement, Sustainable Futures, Working Life & Trades
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mrs E. Rayner, 28 Jun 1984
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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
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Format
Glass Negative, Black & White
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Inscriptions
Envelope inscribed: 'BLUE FOETUS 7.46.M. 5.IV.28'
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Classification
Manufacturing & industry, Fishing, sealing & whaling, Processing
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Category
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
10.7 cm (Width), 8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Antarctic Exploration, Antarctic Research, Antarctica, Expeditions, Natural Environments, Whales
