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
