GB 0402 ABA - BALFOUR, Andrew F (fl 1850-1890)

2 boxes

GB 0402 ABA 1873-1896 Collection (fonds) 2 boxes Balfour , Andrew F , fl 1850-1890 , Commander RN

Balfour served as a Lieutenant on the Challenger expedition (1873-1875) and was Commander on HMS Penguin (1893-1896).

The journals were presented to the RGS by J.R. Cleland in 1918.

Seven bound journals of Andrew F Balfour with enclosures including three journals covering Balfour's service on the HMS Challenger scientific expedition; one journal describing his command of the gunboat HMS Stork off east Africa (1889-1891); and three journals describing his command of HMS Penguin on a Pacific survey (1893-1896). Loose papers and newspaper cuttings are enclosed with the journals.

None expected

Chronological.

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

The Journals are in good condition, though the bindings are in poor repair.

The RGS archives: a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.

Prepared by David Tatham, Archives Volunteer using existing finding aids and Who was Who. Revised by Sarah Drewery. ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA. 23 October 2000. Nov 2008. Africa Armed forces Atlantic Ocean Australia Balfour , Andrew F , fl 1850s-1890s , RN Commander Diaries Documents Field work HMS Challenger HMS Penguin HMS Stork Information sources International relations Literary forms and genres Literature Military organizations Naval personnel Newspaper press Nonfiction Ocean exploration Oceania Oceanographic research Oceanography Oceans Organizations Pacific Ocean Press Press cuttings Primary documents Prose Research work RN , Royal Navy x Royal Navy Scientific expeditions State security

The journals were presented to the RGS by J.R. Cleland in 1918.

Seven bound journals of Andrew F Balfour with enclosures including three journals covering Balfour's service on the HMS Challenger scientific expedition; one journal describing his command of the gunboat HMS Stork off east Africa (1889-1891); and three journals describing his command of HMS Penguin on a Pacific survey (1893-1896). Loose papers and newspaper cuttings are enclosed with the journals.

None expected

Chronological.

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

The RGS archives: a handlist compiled by Christine Kelly. London: RGS, 1977.

ISAD(G) ed.2, name authority NRA.

• English