Anchored out in Hardy Bay it didn't look all that big, but the next day when I saw it tied at the Gov't Wharf it's actual size became quite apparent!
Out of curiosity I Googled the specs. for this vessel and found this:
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Class & type: | Type 1100 light icebreaker |
| Displacement: | 3,812.08 tonnes (4,202.10 short tons) |
| Length: | 83 m (272 ft 4 in) |
| Beam: | 16.2 m (53 ft 2 in) |
| Draft: | 6 m (19 ft 8 in) |
| Ice class: | Arctic Class 2 |
| Propulsion: | Diesel AC - (3 × ) ALCO 251-16V |
| Speed: | 15.5 knots (28.7 km/h; 17.8 mph) |
| Range: | 20,200 nautical miles (37,400 km; 23,200 mi) |
| Endurance: | 120 days |
| Boats & landing craft carried: |
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| Complement: | 26 |
| Aircraft carried: | 1 × MBB Bo 105 helicopter |
| Aviation facilities: | Hangar |
the red and white sure is pretty against that blue water in the first shot!
ReplyDeleteThat's a big boat and to be able to stay out 120 days and go over 20,000 miles? Maybe they could give you a ride to Hawaii! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove that vibrant, red color!
ReplyDeleteThat's one of the working Horse on the ocean. Nice colors!
ReplyDeleteI really like the first shot Paul. Great shooting and what a vessel!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice vessel! Great shots!
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