Her Home, the Antarctic - The Royal Research Ship John Biscoe

The John Biscoe was the first research ship built for the British Antarctic Survey. From 1956 until 1991, she sailed between Britain, the Falklands and the Antarctic.

About the author

Trevor Boult retired from the sea to become a writer. He writes for the Numast Telegraph and the Northern Lighthouse Board magazine. He sailed on the final voyage of the RRS John Biscoe, documenting the journey and the unspoilt Antarctic at a time when few people had ever visited the Southern Ocean.

Summary

The John Biscoe was the first research ship built for the British Antarctic Survey. From 1956 until 1991, she sailed between Britain, the Falklands and the Antarctic.

Product details

• Authors: Trevor Boult
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 15.07.2014
• EAN: 9781445638607
• ISBN: 978-1-4456-3860-7
• No. of pages: 160
• Dimensions: 172 mm x 246 mm x 17 mm
• Weight: 457 g
• Subjects: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Ships; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous