Frank Plumley collection 1901-1903

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Frank Plumley collection 1901-1903

http://archiveshub.ac.uk/data/gb15-frankplumley

Expedition material (1 volume)

eng,

Scott Polar Research Institute

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SNAC Resource ID: 6285325

Scott Polar Research Institute

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Lashly William 1867-1940

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British National Antarctic Expedition 1901-1904

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Plumley Frank 1875-1971

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Plumley, Frank

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Frank Plumley was born in Clevedon, Somerset on 5 May 1875. After attending the local school, he served an apprenticeship as a blacksmith and wheelwright before enlisting in the Royal Navy. He joined the British National Antarctic Expedition, 1901-1904 (leader Robert Falcon Scott), as a stoker, proving useful in building and repairing the expedition's sledges and hardware. He took part in several sledging journeys, including the attempt on Cape Crozier in March 1902, and in October 1903 was a me...

Discovery (Steam yacht)

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Scott, Robert Falcon, 1868-1912

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Epithet: Captain British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc_100000001512.0x00006d ...