H.M.S. CHALLENGER REPORTS ON CD AND DVD
22 November 2006

NOTICE -- New CD & DVD Collections Available.
The HMS Challenger library is available in 16 updated topical collections, available individually or as a set.

The CD  collections include the entire contents of the HMS Challenger library as currently posted (text images at 100 ppi). The DVD collections include the contents plus text images at 400 ppi and  original full-size unprocessed photographic images of all plates at 200 ppi.

Each CD and  DVD is designed to operate independently, or the contents can be combined to mirror the web site collection.

Both collections are available in standard high quality media or in special archival gold media, rated for over 100 years.

Please use the Catalog of the H.M.S. Challenger Library to order these collections now at special reduced pricing.

Similar collections for the Golden Age of Geology library will be available in a few months, after adding some important new material to the collection.

Please send any inquiries or special requests to  Dr. David C. Bossard.

NOTE: Backup DVDs are no longer offered separately, as all of the site content is included in these collections.




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A shipping/handling charge of $3 is added to each order, regardless of the number of items purchased.  Our desire is to make these CDs and DVDs available worldwide, so there is no added charge for shipment outside of the U.S. 

Items will be shipped first-class in North America, and airmail outside of North America. Shipment will be made as soon as possible after receiving payment. If there is any delay (to make additional CDs, for example) we will notify you immediately by email.

Satisfaction is guaranteed, and we will replace defective items, or refund payment if you notify us within a reasonable time (30 days seems reasonable to us) with the reason for your dissatisfaction.

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The Collection of HMS Challenger reports is available  in both CD and DVD format.

The CD reports contain the text pages at 100 ppi, to conserve space and facilitate download. Plates are at both 100 ppi and 200 ppi. Maps and charts are at resolutions up to 600 ppi.

The DVD reports include the contents of the CD reports plus the text pages at 400 ppi (to use with optical character recognition software), and copies of the original (trimmed but otherwise unedited) page photographs.  The original copies can be used to re-process pages (improve rendition, color, contrast, etc.)

This is the first complete compilation of the H.M.S. Challenger reports in an electronic format, and it is expected that improvements in quality will be made over time.

The catalog of individual CDs is in two parts, to limit the size of the downloads. Each listing includes an illustrative image from the report. Further information is available in the "more..." link.

Catalog of Individual CDs, through Zoology-39
Catalog of Individual CDs, Zoology-40 to Zoology-83
Catalog of CD and DVD Collections