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Discovery Report Illustrations - Continous Plankton Recorder- Plate II DUNIH 2017.2.57.2

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Discovery Report Illustrations - Continous Plankton Recorder- Plate II

Sheet, loose sheet taken from Discovery Reports (Vol XI) showing two photographs of the Continuous Plankton Recorder, designed by Alister Hardy for use in his scientific work on board the Oceanographic Expedition 1925-1927.
The first illustration is annotated 'The continuous plankton recorder, type 1 modified as used of RNS Discovers 1925-1927 voyage.' The second figure is annotated 'The continuous plankton recorder, type 1 modified, opened to show the gauze bandings in position.' Part of a collection of photographs and archives relating to Alister Hardy 1896-1985, zoologist on the Discovery Oceanographic Expedition 1925-1927.

Number: DUNIH 2017.2.57.2
Name: Discovery Report Illustrations - Continous Plankton Recorder- Plate II
Date: 1925-1927
Maker: Hardy, A. C.
Location: In Store