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Large Blue Whale seen from Discovery DUNIH 2017.2.7

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Large Blue Whale seen from Discovery

Photograph, black and white showing the stern of the ship and a Blue Whale in the water. Annotated with 'number 12' on back - this possibly is a reference to the images selected to be used for Alister Hardy's book on the expedition 'Great Waters'. Annotation from 'Great Waters' for this photograph reads 'There she blows! A large blue whale'. Part of a collection of photographs and archives relating to Alister Hardy 1896-1985, zoologist on the Discovery Oceanographic Expedition 1925-1927.

Number: DUNIH 2017.2.7
Name: Large Blue Whale seen from Discovery
Date: 1925-1927
Maker: Hardy, A. C.
Location: In Store