Summary
Ship's clock from the HMAS Wyatt Earp, used during the Australian National Antarctic Research Expedition (ANARE), 1947-48. Made by the Chelsea Clock Co, Boston, USA.
In the summer of 1947-48 the Wyatt Earp was used to reconnoitre a site for a permanent scientific research station on the Antarctic continent. The small ship was prevented from landing on the continent by the weather and ice conditions, but undertook some scientific research, notably Dr Phillip Law's cosmic ray research.
Physical Description
Bakelite case with hinged front. Brass dial. Spring wound.
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Acquisition Information
Cultural Gifts Donation from Dr Phillip G. Law AC CBE - Australian Antarctic Division, 14 Jan 2002
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Manufacturer
Chelsea Clock Company, Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America, circa 1945
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User
Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions (ANARE), Antarctica, 1947-1948
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Inscriptions
Bezel inscribed 'H.M.A.S. WYATT EARP A.N.A.R.E. 1947-48'. Dial marked 'Chelsea' inside seconds dial. Back of case marked 'Chelsea Clock Co, Boston'.
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Overall Dimensions
19 cm (Outside Diameter)
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