Sno-Cat: Antarctic

Maker
Tucker Sno-Cat Corporation
Production date
Circa 1954
Description
One bright orange Tucker Sno-Cat. Vehicle is motorised with four articulating snow tracks for traversing snow and ice. 'Tucker Sno-Cat' is embossed on the metal at the centre of the four tracks and 'Trans Antarctic Expedition' is written in black paint on the side of the cab.
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Collecting unit
Production role
Maker
Measurements
Dimensions (LxWxH): whole: 6120 x 2310 x 2700mm
Diameter: 605mm
Length: 530mm
Dimensions L x W: 380 x 380mm
Length: 800mm
Height: 90mm
Height: 55mm
Height: 40mm
Height: 50mm
Associated place
Associated notes
Called Able, personal command vehicle of British Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition leader Sir Vivian Fuchs, in three vehicle 2158 mile crossing of Antarctic Continent from Shackleton Base, Weddell sea, 24 November, 1957, via South Pole, January 19th, 1958, to Scott Base, McMurdo Sound, February 3, 1958.
Other id
A171.11
53/71
2090
Catalogue No.
A171.11
Accession number
1971.53.1
Marks and Inscriptions
Marks/Inscriptions: British Trans Antarctic Expedition; Type of mark: Decal

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