GB 0402 PEA - ALDRICH, Pelham (1825-1875)

One large folio volume and a separate typescript

GB 0402 PEA 1872-1875 Collection (fonds) One large folio volume and a separate typescript Aldrich , Pelham , 1844-1930 , Admiral

Joined Royal Navy in 1859 and served on the Challenger Surveying Expedition, 1872-1875. Commanded survey vessels in the China Seas, the Red Sea, the Cape of Good Hope and elsewhere from 1877 to 1891. Rear Admiral 1898; Vice Admiral 1903; Admiral 1907. FRGS 1883-1930.

Volume presented to RGS in 1943 by Capt. J P Champion, RN.

Journal of the scientific research voyage of HMS Challenger from 1872-1875. Illustrated with watercolours and line drawings. The typescript contains the text of the journal.

None expected.

Journal arranged chronologically.

Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.

Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.
English

RGS Archives - some letters by Aldrich filed under: Correspondence block 1911-20: Nares, G. S. Also copies of material left in the Antarctic 1876, filed under LMS S 21: Smith, G.Hattersley.

Prepared by David Tatham, Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids and Obituary from The Times of 15 November 1930. Revised by Sarah Drewery. ISAD(G) ed.2. 11 September 2000; Nov 2008. Aldrich , Pelham , 1844-1930 , Admiral Antarctica Armed forces Atlantic Ocean Diaries Documents Drawings Field work Geographical exploration Geography HMS Challenger Information sources International relations Literary forms and genres Literature Maritime transport Military organizations Naval personnel Nonfiction Oceans Organizations Pacific Ocean Primary documents Prose Research work Scientific expeditions State security Transport Visual materials Water transport Illustrations

Volume presented to RGS in 1943 by Capt. J P Champion, RN.

Journal of the scientific research voyage of HMS Challenger from 1872-1875. Illustrated with watercolours and line drawings. The typescript contains the text of the journal.

None expected.

Journal arranged chronologically.

Open by appointment only, subject to completion of application form. Non-Fellows require a letter of reference.

Photocopying at Archivist's discretion, and subject to completion of 'application for copies' form. No reproduction or publication without permission of the RGS-IBG Archivist.

• English

• Latin

English

RGS Archives - some letters by Aldrich filed under: Correspondence block 1911-20: Nares, G. S. Also copies of material left in the Antarctic 1876, filed under LMS S 21: Smith, G.Hattersley.

ISAD(G) ed.2.

• English