Papers of HMS Challenger (as filmed by the AJCP) [microform] : material concerning Pacific voyage, 1874-1875 : [M2640-M2642] 1872-1915
- Bib ID:
- 1067341
- Format:
- Manuscript and Microform
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for reference.
- Description:
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- Canberra : Australian Joint Copying Project, [19--]
- 3 microfilm reels ; 35 mm.
- Summary:
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1. Diary of Sir John Murray, 1873-75. 2. Diary of John Wild, official artist, 1873-76. 3. Diary of Sir Wyville Thomson, 1874-75. 4. Diary of Rudolph von Willemoes-Suhm, 1874-5. 5. HMS Challenger logs, 1874-5. 6. Sir John Murray letterbooks, 1882-90. 7. Sir C.W. Thomson. Shore notes, New Guinea, 1875. 8. Sounding book 3, 1874-5 and book 4, 1875. 9. Specimens sent out, 1874-1915. 10. Joseph Markin. Letters to his family, 1868-78. 11. Lt. A. Channer sketches and journal on board HMS Challenger. 12. Station 164B. List of species. Comprises: 1. Diary 1874 covering visit to Sydney and voyages to N.Z.; 2. Specimens from station 164A (off Sydney) listed by Watson, 1888; 3. Letter, 1888 re specimens from station 164A and 4. Station 164B specimens. 13. Henry Nottidge Moseley. Journal of botanical and zoological observations, 1874-75.
- Biography/History:
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In 1872 HMS Challenger began a 3 1/2 year voyage of marine exploration. She was commanded by Capt. G.S. Nares and Director of scientific staff, Charles Wyville Thomson. Results of the voyage were published by John Murray.
- Notes:
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- Filmed as part of the Australian Joint Copying Project by the National Library of Australia and the State Library of New South Wales.
- National Library of Australia holds microfilm master.
- Australian Joint Copying Project miscellaneous series M2640-2642.
- Microfilm copy of originals held by Mineralogy and Zoology Libraries, and Bryozoa Section, British Museum (Natural History).
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list available (16 p.).
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1872-1915
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This belongs to the Miscellaneous Series (Australian Joint Copying Project)..
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- Publication date:
- 9999
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