Most of us woke up to presents on Xmas morning. The MV Akademik
Shokalskiy ship, on the other hand, found itself trapped in ice up to 10
feet thick on all sides. The research vessel sent out a distress
signal, hoping help would arrive as quickly as possible, considering the
74 crew members were currently sitting in the Antarctic sea.
Icebreakers
have helped carve paths through frosty seas since the 1800s; of course,
the designs of these behemoths have much improved upon the glorified
whalers that once sliced through the ice. Here's a look back at the
boats that helped humans explore new - very cold - lands.
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