Picture Library catalogue: United States Navy Antarctic Expeditions Operation Deep Freeze 1955-98
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YOG 34 closing Glacier and two connections being establishedRecord: P56/68/1/10 |
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YOG 34 closing Glacier and two connections being establishedRecord: P56/68/1/11 |
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YOG 34 closing Glacier and two connections being establishedRecord: P56/68/1/12 |
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YOG 34 closing Glacier and two connections being establishedRecord: P56/68/1/13 |
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Glacier towing YOG 34 at sixteen knotsRecord: P56/68/1/14 |
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Glacier towing YOG 34 at sixteen knotsRecord: P56/68/1/15 |
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Glacier towing YOG 34 at sixteen knotsRecord: P56/68/1/16 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/17 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/18 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/19 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/20 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/21 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/22 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/23 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/24 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/25 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/26 |
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Transit of Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/27 |
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Tail of wingless 'Otter' protruding from Glacier's helicopter hangerRecord: P56/68/1/28 |
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Tail of wingless 'Otter' protruding from Glacier's helicopter hangerRecord: P56/68/1/29 |
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Cargo hatch in flight deck of GlacierRecord: P56/68/1/3 |
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Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/30 |
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Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/31 |
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Panama CanalRecord: P56/68/1/32 |
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Cargo hatch in flight deck of GlacierRecord: P56/68/1/4 |
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Loading a winglass 'Otter' onto Glacier at Norfolk VirginiaRecord: P56/68/1/5 |
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Loading a winglass 'Otter' onto Glacier at Norfolk VirginiaRecord: P56/68/1/6 |
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Loading a winglass 'Otter' onto Glacier at Norfolk VirginiaRecord: P56/68/1/7 |
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Glacier starboard side looking forward - guns of petrol are stowed in gun sponsonsRecord: P56/68/1/8 |
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Glacier's wake while backing and charging in sheet ice at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/10Close-up of newly forged lead with broken ice in USS Glacier's wake. |
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Glacier's wake while backing and charging in sheet ice at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/11Close-up of newly forged lead with broken ice in USS Glacier's wake. |
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Glacier's wake while backing and charging in sheet ice at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/12Close-up of newly forged lead with broken ice in USS Glacier's wake. |
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Glacier's wake while backing and charging in sheet ice at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/13Close-up of newly forged lead with broken ice in USS Glacier's wake. |
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Glacier retreating and about to rechargeRecord: P56/68/14/14Close-up of a newly created short lead in the sea ice. |
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Glacier returning at three knots alongside previously cut channel in sheet iceRecord: P56/68/14/15View across bow of the USS Glacier sailing along a lead cut in the ice. |
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Glacier returning at three knots alongside previously cut channel in sheet iceRecord: P56/68/14/16View across bow of the USS Glacier sailing along a lead cut in the ice. |
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SealRecord: P56/68/14/18Close-up of a seal lying upside down on the ice. |
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SealRecord: P56/68/14/19Close-up of a seal poking its head through a gap in the ice. |
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SealRecord: P56/68/14/20Close-up of a seal disappearing into a gap in the ice. |
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Glacier and long range aircraft at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/21View across sea ice towards the USS Glacier and two aeroplanes (DC6 and Neptune) on the ground. |
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Glacier and long range aircraft at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/22View across sea ice towards the USS Glacier and two aeroplanes on the ground. |
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Glacier and long range aircraft at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/23View from beneath wing of aeroplane (and four jaton bottles) across sea ice towards the USS Glacier and two aeroplanes on the ground. |
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P2V skisRecord: P56/68/14/24Close-up of the ski shod wheel of an aeroplane. |
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Skymaster bellyRecord: P56/68/14/28View of the underside of a Skymaster plane with three Jato bottles attached. The USS Glacier lies in sea ice in the background, a helicopter on the ground nearby. |
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Skymaster bellyRecord: P56/68/14/29Close-up of the camera and altitude radar on the underside of a Skymaster plane. Three Jato bottles attached towards the rear. |
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Glacier and aircraftRecord: P56/68/14/30View across ice shelf towards the USS Glacier and an aeroplane on the ground. |
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Glacier loading cargo from Wyandot at McMurdoRecord: P56/68/14/31View from the USS Glacier towards a bundle of wooden stakes being winched over from USS Wyandot, berthed alongside. |
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LCMS showing (body) propellor guardsRecord: P56/68/14/33View onboard ship of propellor guards. |
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Glacier trying to get alongside Wyandot but hampered by iceRecord: P56/68/14/34View looking down at slabs and floes of sea ice between the hulls of the USS Glacier and USS Wynandot. |
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Glacier loading cargo from Wyandot at McMurdoRecord: P56/68/14/35Elevated view fom the USS Glacier with the USS Wynadot berthed alongside. |
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Inside crows nest of GlacierRecord: P56/68/14/36Interior view of crows nest. |
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Inside crows nest of GlacierRecord: P56/68/14/37Interior view of crows nest. |
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Glacier breaking ice at McMurdo Sound, upended cakes of snow and sprayRecord: P56/68/14/4Close view of upended cakes of snow as the USS Glacier breaks through the frozen sea. |
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Glacier's wake while backing and charging in sheet ice at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/5Close-up of newly forged lead with broken ice and spray in USS Glacier's wake. |
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Glacier breaking ice at McMurdo Sound, upended cakes of snow and sprayRecord: P56/68/14/6Close-up of upended cakes of snow as the USS Glacier breaks through, frozen sea extending into the distance. |
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Glacier's wake while backing and charging in sheet ice at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/14/7Close-up of lead with broken ice in USS Glacier's wake. |
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Glacier breaking ice at McMurdo Sound, upended cakes of snow and sprayRecord: P56/68/14/8Close-up of spray coming off the side of the USS Glacier as she breaks through sea ice. |
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Glacier retreating and about to rechargeRecord: P56/68/14/9Elevated view looking down across the bow of the USS Glacier heading into a newly created short lead in the sea ice. |
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Vince's crossRecord: P56/68/16/11Low angle view of a wooden cross which reads (not all discernable here) Sacred to the memory of GEORGE. T . VINCE / AB.RN / of the / "DISCOVERY" / who was drowned near this spot / March 11th 1902.' |
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Vinces crossRecord: P56/68/16/12Side angle view of wooden cross on scree slope overlooking bay. |
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MAAFS equipmentRecord: P56/68/16/13Elevated view towards wooden frame building (Scott's 'hut') tents, a tractor, crates and gasoline drums at Hut Point. The flag of the United States of America flies at centre. |
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MAAFS equipmentRecord: P56/68/16/14Elevated view towards wooden frame building (Scott's 'hut') tents, a tractor, crates and gasoline drums at Hut Point. The flag of the United States of America flies at centre. |
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New camp area and Hut Point from top of Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/15Elevated view towards buildings, large crates and snow-covered undulating hills. Lake in foreground. |
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New camp area and Hut Point from top of Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/16Elevated view towards buildings, supplies and snow-covered undulating hills. Lake in foreground. |
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New camp area and Hut Point from top of Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/17Elevated view towards buildings, supplies and snow-covered undulating hills. Lake in foreground. |
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New camp area and Hut Point from top of Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/18Elevated view towards buildings, supplies and snow covered undulating hills. Lake in foreground. |
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The cross on Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/19Low angle view of a wooden cross, inscribed (although not all discernible here) with the names of the fatal party from the Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913: Wilson, Scott, Oates, Bowers, and Evans, and a short quote from the Alfred Tennyson poem 'Ulysses' which reads 'To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.' |
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The cross on Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/22View across rocks towards rear of a wooden cross, inscribed (not visible here) with the names of the fatal party from the Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913: Wilson, Scott, Oates, Bowers, and Evans, and a short quote from the Alfred Tennyson poem 'Ulysses' which reads 'To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.' |
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The cross on Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/23View across rocks towards rear of a wooden cross, inscribed (not visible here) with the names of the fatal party from the Terra Nova Expedition 1910-1913: Wilson, Scott, Oates, Bowers, and Evans, and a short quote from the Alfred Tennyson poem 'Ulysses' which reads 'To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.' |
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Cargo storage areaRecord: P56/68/16/27Elevated view towards buildings, tents, supplies and snow-covered undulating hills. |
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Cargo storage areaRecord: P56/68/16/28Elevated view towards buildings, tents and supplies, surrounded by meandering tractor trails. |
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Hut Point from Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/29Elevated view towards buildings, supplies and snow-covered undulating hills. |
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Glaciers stern after towing accidentRecord: P56/68/16/3View from onboard ship looking down at the damaged stern of the USS Glacier. |
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Hut Point from Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/30Elevated view towards buildings, supplies and snow-covered undulating hills. |
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Hut Point from Observation HillRecord: P56/68/16/31Elevated view towards buildings, supplies and snow-covered undulating hills. |
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The hut itself at Hut PointRecord: P56/68/16/4View of ice build up in wooden frame building (Scott's 'hut'). |
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The hut itself at Hut PointRecord: P56/68/16/5View of ice build up in wooden frame building (Scott's 'hut'). |
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The hut itself at Hut PointRecord: P56/68/16/6View of ice build up in wooden frame building (Scott's 'hut'). |
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The hut itself at Hut PointRecord: P56/68/16/7View of the wooden frame roof of Scott's 'hut'. |
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The hut itself at Hut PointRecord: P56/68/16/8View of wooden frame building (Scott's 'hut') with ice build-up at one side. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/10Interior view of a partially constructed wooden frame building. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/11Tractor at site carrying crates and boxes. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/12Pallets of wooden framing and piles of stores and tracked vehicle in background. |
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MAAFS equipmentRecord: P56/68/18/13View across icy incline towards piles of hoses for fuel transfer, crates, boxes, pumps and a tractor. An aeroplane on the ground in background. |
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View of bast site in early days from vicinity of Scotts hutRecord: P56/68/18/14View across icy incline towards mountain. |
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View of bast site in early days from vicinity of Scotts hutRecord: P56/68/18/15View along icy incline and vehicle tracks. |
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MAAFS pumpsRecord: P56/68/18/16View across crates, piles of hoses for fuel transfer, trailers and pumps towards an aeroplane on the ground, and one flying in the background. |
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Scott's hutRecord: P56/68/18/17Scott's hut in background, the remains of the Magnetic Hut in foreground. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/18Sledge dog on harness. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/19Sledge dogs in a trench in the ice, sledge in foreground. |
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Steel diesel surge tanks being weldedRecord: P56/68/18/2A welding set beside two large tanks. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/20Sledge dog on a harness. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/21View across ice towards stacks of crates and wooden frame building and tent beyond. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/22View across ice towards sledge dogs in a trench. Boxes and skis in the ground in foreground, a helicopter on the ground, and an aeroplane in the background. Mountain beyond. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/23Sledge dogs in a trench in the ice. |
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DogsRecord: P56/68/18/24Sledge dogs in a trench in the ice. |
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A 40 year old leg of lamb in the verandah of Scott's hutRecord: P56/68/18/25A piece of meat lies in encroaching ice in the corner of a delapidated wooden hut. |
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A 'cosy' stove of Scott's hutRecord: P56/68/18/26An old delapidated stove lies on it's back on the ground next to ice bank and other debris. |
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Vicinity of Scott's hut with temporary American tents scattered aboutRecord: P56/68/18/27View across tail of aeroplane and ice towards tents, equipment and Scott's hut in background. Three men in middleground. |
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Vicinity of Scott's hut with temporary American tents scattered aboutRecord: P56/68/18/28Elevated view of tents, equipment and Scott's hut in background. Cracks in the ice run around the area. |
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[Wooden cross]Record: P56/68/18/29Elevated view (from air transport ?), partially obscured, of snow-covered undulating hills above hut point, looking towards wooden cross in distance. |
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Steel diesel surge tanks being weldedRecord: P56/68/18/3Low angle view of three large tanks and a hill in background. |
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Glacier lifting loaded sleds off the iceRecord: P56/68/18/30Elevated view from onboard the USS Glacier towards two men with roped load signalling to the ship. Two sledges fully loaded with crates and supplies behind, ice shelf extends into the distance. |
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Finback whalesRecord: P56/68/18/31A finback whale's snout pokes through a crack in the ice shelf. |
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Finback whalesRecord: P56/68/18/32A finback whale's snout pokes through a crack in the ice. |
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Glacier landing a D-8 caterpillar tractorRecord: P56/68/18/33Elevated view from onboard the USS Glacier of a tractor being winched onto the ice shelf. People stand beneath, piles of stores and a tractor towing a sledge in the background. |
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Glacier landing a D-8 caterpillar tractorRecord: P56/68/18/34Elevated view from onboard the USS Glacier of a tractor being winched onto the ice shelf. People stand beneath, piles of stores and a tractor towing a sledge in the background. |
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Glacier landing a D-8 caterpillar tractorRecord: P56/68/18/35Elevated view from onboard the USS Glacier of a tractor being winched onto the ice shelf. People stand beneath, piles of stores and a tractor towing a sledge in the background. |
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Glacier landing a D-8 caterpillar tractorRecord: P56/68/18/36Elevated view from onboard the USS Glacier of a tractor being winched onto the ice shelf. People stand beneath, piles of stores and a tractor towing a sledge in the background. |
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Glacier landing a D-8 caterpillar tractorRecord: P56/68/18/37A group of men stand around a caterpillar tractor on the ice shelf, the USS Glacier moored behind. |
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View of stores dumpRecord: P56/68/18/4View across snow field towards crates of supplies. |
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View of stores dumpRecord: P56/68/18/5View of lines of crates containing supplies. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/6Interior view of wooden frame building, looking up towards beams of roof. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/7Large wooden platform with crates. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/8A man wields a spade in front of a partially constructed wooden frame building. |
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Construction of the shells of the hutsRecord: P56/68/18/9A group organise equipment beside a partially constructed wooden frame building. |
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Splitting bamboo and attaching flags to make trail markersRecord: P56/68/2/23 |
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Splitting bamboo and attaching flags to make trail markersRecord: P56/68/2/24 |
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Glacier lying-to in the ice at Kainan BayRecord: P56/68/2/28 |
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Digging 'graves' for 'deadmen' to which cargo ships in Kainan Bay were securedRecord: P56/68/2/29 |
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Preparing crane rig on Glacier's flight deck for replenishing YOG during towRecord: P56/68/2/2a |
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The MSTS TAK Greenville Victory berthing alongside the bay ice in Kainan BayRecord: P56/68/2/30 |
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The MSTS TAK Greenville Victory berthing alongside the bay ice in Kainan BayRecord: P56/68/2/31 |
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The MSTS TAK Greenville Victory berthing alongside the bay ice in Kainan BayRecord: P56/68/2/32 |
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The MSTS TAK Greenville Victory berthing alongside the bay ice in Kainan BayRecord: P56/68/2/33 |
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Preparing crane rig on Glacier's flight deck for replenishing YOG during towRecord: P56/68/2/3a |
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Preparing crane rig on Glacier's flight deck for replenishing YOG during towRecord: P56/68/2/7a |
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Glacier unloading fuel drums forward utilizing a boats boomRecord: P56/68/21/1Elevated view from onboard the USS Glacier towards fuel drums hanging from the ship's boom and a group of men standing on the ice shelf below. Piles of wooden planks surround them. |
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Glacier starting to ice up while running into a head seaRecord: P56/68/21/10Elevated view towards ice on the bow of the USS Glacier. This ice formed in two hours. |
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Glacier starting to ice up while running into a head seaRecord: P56/68/21/11Elevated view towards spray and ice on the bow of the USS Glacier. This ice formed in two hours. |
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Glacier unloading cargo at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/21/12Elevated view from the USS Glacier towards piles of fuel drums ferried from the cargo ships, and convoys of sledges and a tractor in the foreground. |
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Icing of bridge windowsRecord: P56/68/21/13Close-up of ice on windows on the bridge of the USS Glacier. |
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Icing of bridge windowsRecord: P56/68/21/14Close-up of ice on a window on the bridge of the USS Glacier. |
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Icing of bridge windowsRecord: P56/68/21/15Close-up of ice on windows on the bridge of the USS Glacier. |
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Glacier starting to ice up while running into a head seaRecord: P56/68/21/16View towards ice on the bow and deck guns of the USS Glacier. This ice formed in two hours. |
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Glacier starting to ice up while running into a head seaRecord: P56/68/21/17View towards ice on the bow and deck guns of the USS Glacier. This ice formed in two hours. |
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Icing of signal lanternRecord: P56/68/21/18Close-up of ice on signal lantern at bow of the USS Glacier. |
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Icing of ammunition lockerRecord: P56/68/21/19Close-up of ice on ammunition at bow of the USS Glacier. |
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Glacier unloading cargo at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/21/2Elevated view towards piles of fuel drums which the USS Glacier had ferried from the cargo ships, and convoys of sledges and a tractor in the foreground. A helicopter, minus its tail, sits on the ice shelf, bound in the other direction. |
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Icing of falls and davits and boats on the outboard side onlyRecord: P56/68/21/20View looking down at the iced up falls and davits on the side of the USS Glacier. |
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Icing of falls and davits and boats on the outboard side onlyRecord: P56/68/21/21View looking along the side of the USS Glacier at iced up falls and davits. |
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Glacier's fo'castle after four and a half hours icingRecord: P56/68/21/24View looking along the ice-covered chain and handrails of the USS Glacier. |
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Glacier's fo'castle after four and a half hours icingRecord: P56/68/21/25Close-up of ice covering the deck guns of the USS Glacier. |
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Glacier's fo'castle after four and a half hours icingRecord: P56/68/21/26View looking along the ice-covered deck of the USS Glacier, towards two men stood at the bow. Rope, chains, ships bollards and rigging all covered in thick ice. |
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Glacier's fo'castle after four and a half hours icingRecord: P56/68/21/27View of focastle covered in ice. |
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Clearing ice with mallettsRecord: P56/68/21/28Close-up of a man using a mallett to smash thick coating of ice from pipes on deck of the USS Glacier. |
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Clearing ice with mallettsRecord: P56/68/21/29The USS Glacier's anchor chain newly cleared of ice. |
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Glacier unloading cargo at McMurdo SoundRecord: P56/68/21/3Elevated view across the USS Glacier towards a group of men and piles of fuel drums which the USS Glacier had ferried from the cargo ships. A large sledge in the foreground. |
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Clearing ice with mallettsRecord: P56/68/21/30Close-up of a man using a mallett to smash thick coating of ice from handrail on the deck of the USS Glacier. |
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Clearing ice with mallettsRecord: P56/68/21/31View looking towards the ice-covered bow of the USS Glacier. |