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2. VXE-6 - Wikipedia

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   VX-6 traces its roots to Operation Highjump (1946–1947), the fourth Antarctic expedition conducted by United States Navy Rear Admiral Richard Evelyn Byrd.That expedition set out in December 1946 to conduct an extensive aerial survey of Antarctica, using Martin PBM Mariners based in the pack ice of the Ross Sea, as well as land-based R4D Dakotas (Dakota, from the acronym "DACoTA" for Douglas ...

3. Douglas R4D-8 - Wikipedia

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   R4D-8 converted for Antarctic use with deleted oil coolers, ski landing gear, nose mounted weather radar, and JATO gear redesignated LC-117D in 1962. R4D-8T R4D-8 navigation trainer, redesignated TC-117D in 1962. R4D-8Z R4D-8 converted as a staff transport, redesignated VC-117D in 1962.

4. Oceanwide Expeditions - Wikipedia

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   Oceanwide Expeditions is a Dutch company specializing in expedition-style voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic.Deploying its own fleet of ice-strengthened vessels, Oceanwide emphasizes small-scale, flexible tours that provide passengers close contact with polar wildlife, landscapes, and historical sites.

5. It's not for everyone: 3 things to know about Antarctica ...

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   Expedition cruises can offer travel experiences unlike any other. More than 71,200 people visited Antartica during the 2022-2023 season. Expedition cruises can offer travel experiences unlike any ...

6. Antarctica via Fort Lauderdale: Holland America Line launches ...

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   The cruise line will offer a new 133-day Grand Voyage: Pole-to-Pole in 2025 round-trip from Florida, sailing to far-flung destinations from South to North and back again, Holland America said ...

7. List of Antarctic expeditions - Wikipedia

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   1851–1853 – Mercator Cooper landed on what is now known as Oates Coast in what is probably the first adequately documented landing on the mainland of Antarctica. 1872–1876 – HMS Challenger under Capt. George S. Nares, becomes the first steamship to cross the Antarctic Circle; reopens the study of oceanography in the region after a 30 ...