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Commander Byrd cut off by pack ice DUNIH 1.255

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Commander Byrd cut off by pack ice

Newspaper cutting, taken from the "Star", dated 24/1/1930. Article entitled, 'SOS from Antarctic - Commander Byrd cut off by pack ice - rescue appeals - expedition in danger of disaster'. Part of a scrapbook belonging to William R. Colbeck, 2nd Officer on the "Discovery" during BANZARE 1929-1931 and son of William Colbeck, captain of the "Morning", the relief ship for the Discovery during the National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904.

Number: DUNIH 1.255
Name: Commander Byrd cut off by pack ice
Date: 1930-01-24
Maker: Star
Location: In Store