The Voyages of the Discovery

First published: 1992

Description

This book chronicles the history of a remarkable ship - the Discovery, built for the British Antarctic Expedition of 1901-1904 under Captain Scott, and used later in expeditions to study whales and on explorations by Douglas Mawson, as well as a Hudson's Bay supply ship in the Canadian north and in wartime service in the Far East.

Subjects

History Discovery (Ship) British Voyages and travels Discoveries in geography Schooners British National Antarctic Expedition (1901-1904) Sailing ships Discovery and exploration Antarctica, discovery and exploration

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