Ridge tent
Used on Nares' Arctic expedition 1875. Eight man sledge tent. Hand sewn, canvas, ridge tent. Ropes attached, closed with brass hooks. Inscribed "POPPIE Tent for 8 men". "Poppie" name of a sledge commanded by Lieutenant G.A. Giffard.
Object Details
| ID: | AAA4053 |
|---|---|
| Collection: | Polar Equipment and Relics |
| Type: | Ridge tent |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Events: | Arctic Exploration: North Pole expedition, Nares, 1875-1876 |
| Date made: | 1875 |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. |
| Measurements: | Overall: 1942 x 2340 x 1775 mm |