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    I always wished I could have gotten an Icebreaker to make trips like this:

    http://coastguard.dodlive.mil/2018/0...ary-operation/
    I have lost my mind. If found, please give it a snack and return it?

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    I took this to the north pole 5 years ago. Insanely impressive.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_Let_Pobedy
    Last edited by pete311; 01-23-2018 at 10:07 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    I took this to the north pole 5 years ago. Insanely impressive.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_Let_Pobedy
    That looks impressive.

    When our two Polar Class 'Breakers were designed ( Polar Star and Polar Sea), they were
    originally supposed to be nuke driven. But budget would not allow it, so the CG had to
    spend as much to dismantle the reactors and install conventional engines. Kind of a
    stupid move.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Elessar View Post
    That looks impressive.

    When our two Polar Class 'Breakers were designed ( Polar Star and Polar Sea), they were
    originally supposed to be nuke driven. But budget would not allow it, so the CG had to
    spend as much to dismantle the reactors and install converntional engines. Kind of a
    stupid move.
    Limits the time you can spend out there, having to carry oil right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    Limits the time you can spend out there, having to carry oil right?
    The Polars have to stop into New Zealand to refuel when going south. Usually Kodiak when going north
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    Quote Originally Posted by pete311 View Post
    I took this to the north pole 5 years ago. Insanely impressive.
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/50_Let_Pobedy
    So you colluded with the Russians?

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    Lenin (Russian: Ленин) is a decommissioned Soviet nuclear-powered icebreaker. Launched in 1957, it was both the world's first nuclear-powered surface ship and the first nuclear-powered civilian vessel. Lenin entered operation in 1959 and worked clearing sea routes for cargo ships along Russia's northern coast.
    (12 years after the Victory in WWII)

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lenin_(1957_icebreaker)
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    that is 'cool' shit.
    “… the greatest detractor from high performance is fear: fear that you are not prepared, fear that you are in over your head, fear that you are not worthy, and ultimately, fear of failure. If you can eliminate that fear—not through arrogance or just wishing difficulties away, but through hard work and preparation—you will put yourself in an incredibly powerful position to take on the challenges you face" - Pete Carroll.

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