Book of Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition Observations.
Book of Observations by Reginald James, Physicist.
The notebook contains scientific calculations using the Mercer chronometer 5229 during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917, led by Ernest Shackleton. Reginald James was a physicist on the expedition making scientific observations which would have been based on using the Mercer chronometer 5229. The book begins with magnetic calculations in South Georgia, November 1914 and ends with descriptions of aurora australis in May 1915.
Administrative / biographical background
Reginald William James, FRS was a student, researcher, and teacher of physics in England and South Africa. He is best known for his service in the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, for which he was awarded the Silver Polar Medal.
The notebook contains scientific calculations using the Mercer chronometer 5229 during the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition 1914-1917, led by Ernest Shackleton. Reginald James was a physicist on the expedition making scientific observations which would have been based on using the Mercer chronometer 5229. The book begins with magnetic calculations in South Georgia, November 1914 and ends with descriptions of aurora australis in May 1915.
Administrative / biographical background
Reginald William James, FRS was a student, researcher, and teacher of physics in England and South Africa. He is best known for his service in the Imperial Trans-Antarctic Expedition of 1914–1916, for which he was awarded the Silver Polar Medal.
Record Details
| Item reference: | REC/77; REG16/000049 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Manuscript volumes acquired singly by the Museum |
| Level: | ITEM |
| Date made: | 1914-1915; 1915 |
| Creator: | James, Reginald William |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
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