HMS Scott on Ice Patrol and Antarctic sea deep water survey mapping

Thursday, February 24th 2011 - 16:33 UTC

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The Royal Navy ocean survey ship HMS Scott has returned to Antarctica for Ice patrol duties that include scientific research in coordination with the UK Hydrographic Office and the British Antarctic Survey. Read full article

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briton
It is very good that she has been sent to carry out what she does best. It would be a shame if she ended up as part of any future cuts, I believe if the British pull out, others will readily take over and claim all sorts of things,
the Antarctica is a place of peace as well as research, but other scrupulous countries are ready and waiting to exploit this beautiful place .
Feb 24th, 2011 - 09:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Redhoyt
“ ... Besides protecting Britain’s scientific interests HMS Scott will also be involved in patrolling duties in South Georgia, South Sandwich and South Shetland Islands ...”

For all the defence cuts, this is still a priority ! Of course ;-)

“ ... helps to ensure that the wilderness of Antarctica is maintained for generations to come ..... ”

I wonder how many generations ?
Feb 25th, 2011 - 01:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
As the south Atlantic is the gateway to the world, Britain would be very stupid and ignorant if she gave it up.
I think the British will be around for centuries yet.
Feb 25th, 2011 - 12:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Typhoon
Of course we will. And HMS York is on her way back as well!
Feb 25th, 2011 - 02:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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briton
As soon as she is finished in the med,
south she will come, to protect the little man
from the big bad wolf,
Feb 25th, 2011 - 07:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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