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William R. Colbeck using a sextant on the deck DUNIH 1.399

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William R. Colbeck using a sextant on the deck

Photograph, black and white, of William R Colbeck using a sextant (a instrument used in navigation) on the deck of RRS Discovery, dated circa 1931. 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 1.399
Name: William R. Colbeck using a sextant on the deck
Date: Not Specified
Maker: Not Specified
Location: In Store