Insulators; SGHT.1995.5.208.1-3
Insulators; SGHT.1995.5.208.1-3
Insulators; SGHT.1995.5.208.1-3

From:South Georgia Museum

Name/TitleInsulators

About this objectA collection of three porcelain insulators from an electrical time synchronisation system; the first telegraph system to be used in the Antarctic. From the German 1882 South Georgia expedition

Medium and MaterialsPorcelain, metal

Subject and Association KeywordsINTERNATIONAL POLAR YEAR EXPEDITION

Subject and Association KeywordsROYAL BAY, SOUTH GEORGIA

Subject and Association DescriptionThe German South Georgia expedition of 1882-83 was the first land-based scientific exploration of the island.

CollectionFOUND

Object TypeExploration

Object numberSGHT.1995.5.208.1-3

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