Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Access to this collection is generously supported by Haynes Foundation funds. For additional photographs related to the embarkation of Commander Richard Byrd's Antarctic Expedition from Los Angeles, see items with Old Div IDs: uclamss_1429_1305 through uclamss_1429_1337 This photograph is possibly related to the article, “VIKINGS TRIM ANTARCTIC SAIL: Explorer Byrd's Party Will Begin Voyage Today Intrepid Group Starting for Uncharted Perils Expedition Thrusts at Last Outpost of Globe,” Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 1928: A1 A similar photograph of the C. A. Larsen arriving in the Port of Los Angeles appears in the photo spread, "Whaler C. A. Larsen in Port Taking On Supplies for Byrd Expedition," Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 1928: A8 The Norwegian whaler, C. A. Larsen, sails through the Port of Los Angeles at center as it approaches its dock. It is viewed from its port side, sailing towards the left. Text near the ship's bow reads, "C. A. Larsen." Along the port side of the ship, a tugboat assists the ship towards the dock. In the foreground, flags hang over the water and the dock juts into frame from the left edge. For accompanying press release, see Item Ark 21198/zz002dbshd Handwritten text from negative sleeve: Byrd, Richard E. arrival + departure Text from accompanying press release: Watch Your Credit___________"P & A Photos" LA 15291---------(Los Angeles Bureau) Byrd's Expedition Ship Ready to Sail. The C. A. Larsen arrived in Los Angeles Port recently from Norfolk, Virginia, and the loading of the vessel began immediately. There was 10,000 tons of whaling and explorers' supplies put aboard, for the two expeditions, that of the Byrd party and the Ross Sea Whaling Company, of which the 18,000 ton factory ship is the chief unit. 47,500 barrels of fuel oil was loaded, and also seventy five head of sheep and several milch cows for the whalers and a large consignment of last minute stores for the Byrd expedition. Photo shows the the C. A. Larsen coming into dock before loading started. (LA FM 3) 10/9/28
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_1328 ark:/21198/zz002dbrx4
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No linguistic content
Subject
Discovery & exploration--American--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Arrivals & departures--American--California--Los Angeles Ships--Norwegian--California--Los Angeles Marines (Visual works) C. A. Larsen (Whaling ship) Byrd, Richard Evelyn, 1888-1957 Port of Los Angeles
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Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection OpenUCLA Collections
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