Rough, papers

This material is held atScott Polar Research Institute Archives, University of Cambridge

  • Reference
    • GB 15 Martin Rough/Papers
  • Dates of Creation
    • 29 September 1946 - 11 May 1947
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 12 maps and 6 volumes

Scope and Content

  • MS 45-47;BJ Notes and analysis, 29 September 1946 to 11 May 1947 [From Balaena on birds and seals] 3 volumes, holograph
  • MS 49;BJ Observations, 1946-1947 [Tabular statement made in Balaena] 1 volume
  • MS 50-61;MSM Maps (12) of ships position, 1946-1947 [Balaena showing ornithological observations, pack-ice distribution, track] 12 maps
  • MS 91;BJ Notes, 15 November 1946 to 18 April 1947 [Sea ice and icebergs] 1 volume, holograph
  • MS 48;D Notebook on Mallophaga, 1946-1947 [Collections made during voyage] 1 volume, holograph

Administrative / Biographical History

The whale factory ship Balaena worked off of Queen Mary Land and Wilkes Land using amphibious aircraft for reconnaissance. Rough undertook scientific observations.

Arrangement

Chronological.

Related Material

The Institute holds several collections relating to the whaling industry.

Location of Originals

MS 48;D The collections were deposited with the British Museum (Natural History)