Record

RefNoEXP/11/1/1/222
AltRefNoH.BAY/224
LevelFile
TitleHalley Bay expedition, file 'IGY/RSAE, Leader main party, Colonel Robin A Smart - C', International Geophysical Year, Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research
Date13 October 1956-26 June 1957
DescriptionFile from the Royal Society International Geophysical Year expedition to Halley Bay. Correspondence and memos largely between D C Martin of the Royal Society and Robin Smart.

Letters include: discussion of regimental dinner darts match; orders to Halley Bay; reports from the MS Magga Dan; a note to Mrs Smart offering reassurances about reports of ice in the Weddell Sea.

Also included are copies of 'Confidental diary by Colonel R A Smart during the voyage of MS Magga Dan to Halley Bay'.
ExtentOne file
AccessStatusOpen
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