Larsen, Norwegian Expedition

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  • Reference
    • GB 15 Carl Anton Larsen/Norwegian Expedition
  • Dates of Creation
    • 5 November to 21 November 1908
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • Report

Scope and Content

  • MS 101/97;BJ Report, 5 to 21 November 1908 [Exploring expedition with the steam yacht Undine round part of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands] typescript

Administrative / Biographical History

This expedition sailed from South Georgia searching for anchorage points which would support whaling vessels. The voyage covered the South Sandwich Islands as well as South Georgia. Volcanic activity was noted on the former, which made it unsuitable for whaling.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Corporate Names

Undine (Steam yacht)