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    NERC/BAS Polar Research Vessel

    Artist's impressions of NERC (Natural Environment Research Council)/BAS (British Antarctic Survey) Polar Research Vessel proposal. Source: http://www.thinkdefence.co.uk/2014/04/mhpc/
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    • 2010s british antarctic survey british antarctic territory icebreaker uk research and innovation
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    Royal Navy "Terra Nova" icebreaker

    In the mid-1950s it was decided to increase the Royal Navy presence in the Falkland Islands dependencies. It was hoped to build a new icebreaker and the United States Navy made the plans of the Wind-class icebreaker available. British engines were selected that made the ship much longer. The...
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    • 1950s 1960s british antarctic territory cold war falkland islands dependencies survey icebreaker royal navy terra nova united kingdom
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