Compass used by R. F. Scott on his journey to and return from the South Pole. The compass was found...
Compass used by R. F. Scott on his journey to and return from the South Pole. The compass was found...
Compass used by R. F. Scott on his journey to and return from the South Pole. The compass was found beside his body on 12th November, 1912.
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R 182 , Status: On display - The Collectors’ Gallery, Case 1, Shelf 15
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Physical Description
Contents
1 compass - 7.8 x 5.7 cm
1 plaque - 14.2 x 10 x 3.3 cm at widest points - wood with brass plate
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Out of copyright
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Digitised
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Scope and Contents
Contents
a. Compass
b. Display Stand with plaque. Text reads:
"This compass was used by Captain Robert Scott R.N. on his journey to and return from the South Pole. It was found beside his body on the 12th November, 1912.
Presented by Sir James Kinsey to E. W. Kane Esq. C.M.G. and bequeathed by him to S. E. Baume Esq. by whom it was pr...
Alternative Titles
Full title
Compass used by R. F. Scott on his journey to and return from the South Pole. The compass was found beside his body on 12th November, 1912.
Notes
General note
For further information in the Mitchell Library, see Cuttings File under 'Scott'
Digital order no:Album ID : 1027147
Object History
Presented by Sir Joseph James Kinsey to E. W. Kane and bequeathed by him to S. E. Baume
Contextual Information
Source
Presented by Sidney Baume, 1953
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Call Numbers
R 182 , Status: On display - The Collectors’ Gallery, Case 1, Shelf 15
Record Identifier
Y0KDBNQ1
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/Y0KDBNQ1
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Reference code
888910
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