Nuclear Ninety North
Eclipse of the Midnight Sun
August 1st, 2008
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Nuclear Ninety NorthEclipse of the Midnight SunAugust 1st, 2008 |
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| 2008-07-27 04:43 UTC | Click images for reduced size. | 84°40.06'N 51°28.82'E |
As we were heading south from the Pole, we happened to pass Atomflot sister ship Yamal, which we'd last seen at the dock in Murmansk, heading north.
| 2008-07-27 04:46 UTC | 84°40.48'N 51°29.96'E |
The Yamal can be instantly recognised by its unique toothy grin. In winter, ice forms on the anchors, giving the impression of eyes above the jaws.
| 2008-07-27 04:47 UTC | 84°40.53'N 51°30.44'E |
| 2008-07-27 04:54 UTC | 84°40.52'N 51°30.62'E |
The Yamal was using its forced air system to ease its passage through the ice—note the foam around the bow.
| 2008-07-27 04:58 UTC | 84°39.97'N 51°31.57'E |
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by John Walker August 20th, 2008 |
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