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Noosfera (icebreaker)
Supply and research ship operated by the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Noosfera (Ukrainian: Ноосфера, lit. 'Noosphere') is a polar supply and research ship operated by the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine. Until 2021, she was operated by the British Antarctic Survey and named RRS James Clark Ross.
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History
British Antarctic Survey
RRS James Clark Ross was constructed at Swan Hunter Shipbuilders in Wallsend, UK and was named after the British explorer James Clark Ross.[5] She replaced the RRS John Biscoe in 1991. She was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1 December 1990.[6]
In March 2018, RRS James Clark Ross was due to sample the marine life around the world's biggest iceberg, A-68, but was unable to reach the site due to sea ice conditions.[7]
After 30 years' service, James Clark Ross was sold to the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine, in August 2021.[8]
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Gallery
James Clark Ross outward bound from Portsmouth Naval Base 1 September 2010
See also
- Vernadsky Research Base
- RRS Ernest Shackleton, a former British Antarctic Survey Royal Research Ship.
- RRS Sir David Attenborough, a new Royal Research Ship which entered service in 2021.
- James Ross Island
Footnotes
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