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Operation Deep Freeze: 12/31/06 - 1/7/07

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Saturday, January 6, 2007. 169; David Eldred. Curious emperor penguins investigate the crew's activities. The USCGC Eastwind is visible in the back ground. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). 2007 marks the beginning of the International Polar Year, which will highlight polar education and scientific study, with a focus on the effect of global climatic changes on the polar regions. View my complete profile. Polar and Antarctic Links. Jim Mastro's Antarctica Online. Paul Ward's Cool Antarctica.

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Operation Deep Freeze: You can't have too many penguin photos

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Sunday, February 11, 2007. You can't have too many penguin photos. 169; David Eldred. Emperor Penguins on the ice, near McMurdo Station. Wondering if you have any info on Task Force 43 61-62. I have a few photos and items from this particular one. Also, any additional links to anything regarding this lot would be appreciated, as well. Love the colour photos. The ones I have are B&W. January 30, 2011 at 9:24 AM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). You cant have too many penguin photos. The story of the Ea...

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Operation Deep Freeze: 2/4/07 - 2/11/07

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007. McMurdo Nuclear Power Plant. 169; David Eldred. Part of the nuclear power plant is lifted off the USS Arneb onto the ice. Marked on the side of the steel container: "Martin PM-A3 Nuclear Power Plant" (click photo to enlarge). In August 1960, Congress authorized the construction of a nuclear power station for McMurdo Station. Martin Coroporation was awarded the $4 million contract for the plant. It was assembled and tested in Baltimore in fall 1961. 169; David Eldred. With a rop...

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Operation Deep Freeze: 5/20/07 - 5/27/07

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Tuesday, May 22, 2007. An FWD ice cargo carrier. Side view of the FWD. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). 2007 marks the beginning of the International Polar Year, which will highlight polar education and scientific study, with a focus on the effect of global climatic changes on the polar regions. Hi I'm Mike. I live in Wilmington, Vermont. I like to mix my interest in local history with my interest in photography and writing. View my complete profile. Polar and Antarctic Links. Jim Mastro's Antarctica Online.

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Operation Deep Freeze: McMurdo Nuclear Power Plant

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007. McMurdo Nuclear Power Plant. 169; David Eldred. Part of the nuclear power plant is lifted off the USS Arneb onto the ice. Marked on the side of the steel container: "Martin PM-A3 Nuclear Power Plant" (click photo to enlarge). In August 1960, Congress authorized the construction of a nuclear power station for McMurdo Station. Martin Coroporation was awarded the $4 million contract for the plant. It was assembled and tested in Baltimore in fall 1961. 169; David Eldred. The photos...

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Operation Deep Freeze: Icy Dock

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Tuesday, February 6, 2007. 169; David Eldred. The USS Arneb (AKA-56) moored to the ice at McMurdo. An aircraft propeller can be seen lurking in the large crate on the ice next to the ship. (Click to enlarge.). Ships are moored to the ice by means of a. A post about 4' long. A hole is chipped into the ice, narrow at the top, and wider at the bottom. The. With a rope looped around its middle, is wedged sideways into the hole in the ice. When the hole is filled up with water, snow, and ice the. While travel...

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Operation Deep Freeze: 1/7/07 - 1/14/07

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Saturday, January 13, 2007. 169; David Eldred. Nodwell Track Truck At Mc Murdo. Vehicles in Antarctica generally rely on large balloon tires or a continuous-belt track for traction. Generally speaking, tracked vehicles can tackle a greater variety of terrain conditions. Vehicles with balloon tires provide more comfort for passengers. Thursday, January 11, 2007. Sunset on the rocks. 169; David Eldred. The sun sets over the ice on McMurdo Sound. Wednesday, January 10, 2007. 169; David Eldred. McMurdo Base&...

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Operation Deep Freeze: Cargo off-loading at McMurdo

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Sunday, February 4, 2007. Cargo off-loading at McMurdo. 169; David Eldred. A D-7 Caterpillar Bulldozer tows a train of cargo sleds across the ice. Ships tied up and unloaded on the ice. Dozens of vehicles, from buldozers to Snow Weasels, some towing cargo sleds, made their way out onto the ice to bring the cargo back to the base. Over the course of several weeks, the contents of each ship was disgorged onto the ice, loaded on cargo carriers, and hauled to McMurdo. Antarctic D-8s turn 50. Unfortunately, h...