This photograph is likely related to the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times',” and “Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell,” Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
This photograph is 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
Commander Richard E. Byrd appears in a similar photograph captioned, "Long Trail of Hardships Looms Ahead [...] Below--Commander Byrd (4) surrounded by a group of his fellow-adventurers; (1) Pilot Harold June; (2) Pilot Bernt Balchen; (3) Official Photograph William Van Dervear; (5) Richard J. Brophy; (6) Capt. Alton S. Parker, pilot; (7) Russell Owen, correspondent for The Times; (8) Sailmaker Martin Roone; (9) Charles Lofgren, secretary to Commander Byrd. [P. & A. photos]," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
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
From left to right, E. J. Demas, Kennard Bubier and Jeremiah De Cecca pose on the deck of the C. A. Larsen. The trio stands at center. All 3 men wear suits and look to the camera. The deck of the ship extends straight back behind them. At left, another crew member stands along the ship's rail. Behind and to the right of the group, a few more men stand. Farther down the deck at right, a ship's funnel rises. The Port of Los Angeles is visible in the distance at left.
This photograph is related to the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times',” and “Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell,” Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
This photograph appears with the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times'," and "Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
Martin Ronne, sailmaker of the Byrd Antarctic Expedition, stands at center and poses with a nautical knot. He smiles to camera as he holds and points to a knot to the right of him. Behind Ronne, ship equipment lies strewn across the deck of the C. A. Larsen. A large ship cabin rises behind Ronne at left and a mast passes overhead. The Port of Los Angeles is visible in the far distance.
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 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
Commander Richard E. Byrd stands on the deck of the Norwegian ship, C. A. Larsen, and speaks on the telephone. He stands, off-center to the left, and faces right. In one hand he holds the telephone's microphone and hook. With the other hand, he holds the speaker up to his ear. A few unidentified men stand around him. One man stands in partial view along the left edge; he faces right. Two more men stand to the right of Commander Byrd. One man stands facing slightly towards the left. The second man stands behind him. A ship's cabin stretches across the background.
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
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
The camera looks down towards the deck of the Norwegian ship, C. A. Larsen, and a crowd of spectators. The ship's deck, passes across the image on an angle stretching up to the left from the lower right corner. On the deck, passengers stand along the ship's rail, on its right side. Farther below and to the right of the ship's deck, a large crowd gathers on the wharf. A small channel of water stretches alongside the right side of the wharf. Its rocky bank is visible extending across the top edge. In the upper left corner, a dock passes over the channel.
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At left, a thick mass of press members stand in the foreground, crowding the deck of the C. A. Larsen. They are viewed from an elevated perspective. Rigging and rails line the right side of the ship, containing the throng of reporters and photographers. A cabin stretches behind them at left. They stand in a cluster, facing right, and surround Commander Richard E. Byrd. Commander Byrd stands, off-center to the right, along the ship's guardrails. He faces the dock at right and smiles as he waves his hat. The ship's deck continues into the distance at left. The harbor's waters lie beyond the dock in the background at right.
A similar photograph of the same event appears in a small photo spread titled, "Off for Great Adventure in Lands of Ice and Snow," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
This photograph is likely related to the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times',” and “Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell,” Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
A photograph of Bernt Balchen and Martin Ronne dressed in the same attire appears with the caption, "Long Trail of Hardships Looms Ahead [...] Below--Commander Byrd (4) surrounded by a group of his fellow-adventurers; (1) Pilot Harold June; (2) Pilot Bernt Balchen; (3) Official Photograph William Van Dervear; (5) Richard J. Brophy; (6) Capt. Alton S. Parker, pilot; (7) Russell Owen, correspondent for The Times; (8) Sailmaker Martin Roone; (9) Charles Lofgren, secretary to Commander Byrd. [P. & A. photos]," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
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
Commander Richard Byrd walks through a crowd while aboard his ship, the whaler, C. A. Larsen. The crowd is viewed close-up and stretches across the foreground. It continues to arc back to the left. At center, Commander Byrd stands towards the back of the crowd. He dons his sailor's hat and looks steadfastly to the right. Fellow officers stand behind and to the right of Commander Byrd and the crowd. Masts, rigging and funnels on the C. A. Larsen occupy the background.
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
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
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
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
The camera looks down from the side of a ship (not in frame) and towards a large gathering of spectators standing on the wharf below. A gap between the crowd and the ship extends past the lower right corner. Beyond it, a thick crowd of spectators stand, facing camera. Some tip their hats or wave towards the camera. The crowd stretches back on an upward angle to the right. Near the upper right corner, a tripod sits atop the roof of a vehicle that is surrounded by the crowd. A narrow channel of water passes behind them.
This photograph is related to the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times'," and "Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1
At center, a small boat pulls up alongside the C. A. Larsen. The C. A. Larsen enters frame from the right and its stern stretches back towards center. Atop the roof of the small boat in front, several men appear to help Commander Richard E. Byrd as he boards the sailing whaler. He blends into the side of the ship as he grips onto the stern's handrails. Crew members help him onto the ship and few more crew stand along the rails and watch the scene. At right and on the top deck of the C. A. Larsen, a lifeboat sits. An American flag waves off the back of the stern. The Port of Los Angeles is visible in the background at left.
This photograph appears with the articles, "COMMANDER BYRD SAILS FOR FROZEN ANTARCTIC: Thousands Cheer as All-American Soldiers of Science Depart; Last Word Sent by 'Times'," and "Flags Flutter and Whistles Toot Farewell," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 1928: A1