Michael Barne

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Michael Barne[1] was the last surviving officer of the 1901-04 Discovery Expedition when he died on 31 May, 1961[2].

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[edit] Early life

Born at Sotterley Park[3],Beccles, in Suffolk[4] in 1877[5] and educated at Stubbington School[6] in preparation for the Navy, he entered the service as a Midshipman in 1893[7]. In 1898 he was commissioned to serve aboard HMS Porcupine[8].

[edit] Selected for “Discovery”

In 1901 he was appointed by Scott as Second Lieutenant to the Polar Expedition[9]. Despite suffering frostbite[10] Barne made copious notes[11] throughout his three years with the expedition[12], both about general conditions and his specialist fields( magnetronemy and Soundings). Scott rated his ability to calm possible tensions highly[13].Barne Inlet[14],a 17 mile(28.74km) wide feature on the Western side of the Ross Ice Shelf he discovered[15] is named after him. He was awarded the Polar Medal for his contribution to the expedition[16].

[edit] Post Antarctic career

Marrying on his return from the Antarctic[10] Barne returned to active service with command of the Coquette,[17], but still corresponded with Scott about modes of transport[18] for future expeditions. During the [First World War], he was awarded the [Distinguished Service Order| DSO][4] while commanding Monitor M27, [19] finally retiring in 1919 with the rank of Captain. During the next war Barne came out of retirement to command an anti-submarine patrol ship.[12]

[edit] References

  1. ^ Known informally as Mik[1]
  2. ^ Heroic Age of Antarctic exploration Polar Record (19 March 2001, Cambridge, Scott Polar Research Institute, 19th March 2001 Vol 38, No 204, Page 69
  3. ^ Now an SSSI
  4. ^ a b Description of his love of country pursuits Obituary,The Times, Monday, Jun 05, 1961; pg. 24; Issue 55099; col D
  5. ^ National Archives
  6. ^ Details of school
  7. ^ Contemporary of Barne at Stubbington
  8. ^ HMS Porcupine
  9. ^ 3 Naval officers appointed
  10. ^ a b Antarctic history on-line
  11. ^ See Bibliography below
  12. ^ a b Archived material
  13. ^ Fiennes,2003
  14. ^ Latitude 80º 15’ 00.0”S (-80.25°)Longitude160 º 15’ 00.0”S (160.25°)
  15. ^ with Sub-Lt. George F.A. Mulock, RN
  16. ^ Notable Antarcticans
  17. ^ Ship details
  18. ^ Barne was sure an effective motor sledge could be utilized: see Bibliography below
  19. ^ History of Class(inc M27’s fate)

[edit] Bibliography

  • Barne,M. Need for Continuity in the Conduct of Antarctic Discovery The Geographical Journal, Vol. 27, No. 2 (Feb., 1906), p. 206 doi:10.2307/1776683
  • Barne,M The National Antarctic Expedition The Geographical Journal, Vol. 18, No. 3 (Sep., 1901), pp. 275-279 doi:10.2307/1775133
  • Barne, M MS 366 1902-03: Papers relating to Discovery Expedition GB/NNAF/P160000 (Former ISAAR ref: GB/NNAF/P1579) 1982 Cambridge University: Scott Polar Research Institute
  • Fiennes, R Scott (Coronet,London,2003) ISBN 0340826991
  • Headland R.K.Journal of Polar Studies (1985) volume 2 part 1 p357-359 SPRI Antarctic Chronology, unpublished corrected revision of Chronological list of Antarctic expeditions and related historical events, (1 December 2001) Cambridge University Press (1989) ISBN 0521309034
  • Holland, C. Manuscripts in the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, England - a catalogue. (Garland Publishing New York and London 1982) ISBN 0824093941.
  • Stonehouse,B (Ed) Encyclopaedia of Antarctica and the Southern Oceans , John Wiley & Sons, Chichester (2002) ISBN 0471986658