Summary
PHOTOGRAPH; UNLOADING AEROPLANE FITTED WITH FLOATS FROM SHIP, CIRCA 1929. AEROPLANE MARKED "WILKINS HEARST ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION" AND "LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CO. LOS ANGELES U.S.A." AND "VEGA X3903". PHOTOGRAPH PROBABLY TAKEN BY GEORGE RAYNER IN ANTARCTICA.
Description of Content
Unloading aeroplane fitted with floats from ship, circa 1929. Aeroplane marked 'Wilkins Hearst Antarctic expedition' and'Lockheed Aircraft Co. Los Angeles U.S.A.' and'vega x3903'. Photograph probably taken by George Rayner in Antarctica.
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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, Port Lockroy, Antarctica, 1928-1929
Biologist with the SS Discovery on investigations in the waters of the Falkland Islands Dependencies. Research included hydrographic surveying and whale marking. -
Person Named
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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
11 cm (Width), 8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Aeroplanes, Antarctic Exploration, Antarctic Research, Antarctica, Expeditions, Seaplanes, Ships
