Larsen, Norwegian Expedition

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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.

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Corporate Names

Undine (Steam yacht)

Geographical Names

South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands Discovery and exploration