20th Century Scientists' Sketches of Southern Ocean Observations
Channel: National Oceanography Centre
Date: 2023-06-27

While exploring the ocean onboard RRS Discovery in the early 20th century, scientists were encouraged to take notes and sketches of what they found below the surface.

As part of our National Oceanographic Library Archive Series, the University of Southampton's Emma Guest shows us some of the incredibly detailed drawings and illustrations that form a big part of the 'Discovery Reports'.

Explore the library further - https://noc.ac.uk/facilities/national-oceanographic-library

Learn more about RRS Discovery's 100th anniversary here - https://noc.ac.uk/facilities/research-ships/100-years-discovery-resources