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Nuclear Ninety North
Eclipse of the Midnight Sun
August 1st, 2008 |
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Meeting the Yamal
2008-07-27 04:43 UTC |
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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 |
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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 |
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84°40.53'N 51°30.44'E |
2008-07-27 04:54 UTC |
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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 |
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84°39.97'N 51°31.57'E |
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