USS Nautilus North Pole Commander WR Anderson Officers Briefing c1950s Photo For Sale

This is a silver gelatin photograph that is unmounted and is 10 x 8 inches (254x203mm).

It shows a group of eight men in military uniform gathered around a table in what appears to be a ship's cabin or wardroom. The men are looking at a large map or chart spread out on the table, with one man seated in the centre pointing at it with a pen. The room features wood-panelled walls, a clock, and a small kitchenette area with cups and a coffee pot in the background.

The reverse has typed text in blue ink that reads 'USN 1036973'. Below this, a caption states 'USS NAUTILUS PASSES UNDER THE NORTH POLE Commander W.R. ANDERSON, USN, Commanding officer of the USS NAUTILUS, briefs the ship's officers on ice conditions along the route of the ship's transpolar voyage.' Additional text includes 'OFFICIAL U.S. NAVY PHOTO RELEASED', 'WATCH YOUR CREDIT', and instructions regarding reproduction and publication rights from the 'CHIEF OF INFORMATION NAVY DEPARTMENT WASHINGTON 25, D.C.'

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