Record

RefNoMA/367
Previous numbersMA.367-370 and MA.376
LevelSubSeries
TitleMagnetic and meteorological observations made during the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900
CreatorBernacchi; Louis Charles (1876-1942); Belgian-born Australian physicist
Colbeck, William (1871-1930); British Antarctic explorer
Date3 August 1898-22 April 1900
DescriptionMagnetic observations made on standard printed sheets from Kew Observatory; with one volume of meteorological observations. Generally kept at Cape Adare, eastern Antarctica, but with some material accumulated during the voyages to and from the expedition's base.

Made during the British Antarctic Expedition 1898-1900 [the Southern Cross Expedition] led by Captain Carsten Borchgrevink. The observers were Louis Charles Bernacchi and William Colbeck.
Extent5 volumes
FormatPrinted
Manuscript
PhysicalDescriptionPencil and ink on paper. Volumes bound in uniform style, with the exception of MA/367/5
DimensionsVarious sizes
AccessStatusOpen
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