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Wordie

Geologist who studied glaciology and ice formations.

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Also known as J. M. Wordie

First appearance: i into the weddell sea

Wordie shows up with force in Appendix I: Scientific Work. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Author of the appendix; geologist who shifted focus to oceanography, sea-ice study, and bottom deposits; helped with temperature and salinity observations.
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In Appendix I: Scientific Work: Author of the appendix; geologist who shifted focus to oceanography, sea-ice study, and bottom deposits; helped with temperature and salinity observations. Later, in Scientific Work:…

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JHJames HurleyFWFrank WorsleyFWFrank WildHUHudsonHUHusseyWOWordie

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  • Closing

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