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Simmers releasing balloon. DUNIH 1.350

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Simmers releasing balloon.

Photograph, black and white labeled 'Simmers releasing balloon' (Ritchie Simmers was the meteorologist onboard BANZARE). Labeled on the rear, 'Kodak No. N 849.' Belonging to a collection of photographs associated with William R. Colbeck, 2nd Officer on the "Discovery" during the Banzare Expedition 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 1.350
Name: Simmers releasing balloon.
Date: Not Specified
Maker: Not Specified
Location: In Store