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Copy extracts of Colbeck's diary sent to Sir C. Markham DUNIH 1.019

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Copy extracts of Colbeck's diary sent to Sir C. Markham

Diary Extracts, copy of extracts of the diary of William Colbeck,10-16/2/1900. written during his time on the Southern Cross Expedition. Sent to Sir Clements Markham, 5/12/1900, with accompanying note, by William Colbeck, who aswell as being the Magnetic Observer on the Southern Cross Expedition was Captain of the "Morning", which made two trips to Antarctica as a relief vessel for the "Discovery" during the British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904. Sir Clements Markham was President of the Royal Geographical Society.

Number: DUNIH 1.019
Name: Copy extracts of Colbeck's diary sent to Sir C. Markham
Date: 1900-02
Maker: Colbeck, William, Captain
Location: In Store