Icebergs: Beauty and Peril in the North Atlantic
The article describes icebergs breaking from glaciers and drifting toward the Grand Banks on the Labrador Current. It notes their striking colors, massive size, and the danger they pose to ships, with historical references to late 19th and early 20th century ship losses and the push for protection measures starting in 1910s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic
Antarctic
Labrador
North Atlantic
Brent
Berm
Greenland
Grand Banks
Maritime Icebreaker Patrols and Safety Measures Discussed
The report covers international seafaring safety patrols, focusing on ice disintegration methods, explosive charges, radar use, and surfacing berg threats. It notes limited success with explosive measures, ongoing peacetime weather and temperature challenges, and the role of aerial and undersea patrols in protecting shipping routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
International Contore
Sepesta
United Lintux
Ose
Betes
Atlantic
Varian
Teo Patel
Tt Ben Bute
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J. McDonald
Percy
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Portland
T. C. Latta Motors
Watinck Street
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Learly
Portland Sewing Machine Service
Beatinck Street
Portla
Webergs
A. McFadyen
Percy Street
Ana
Heywood
Vera Moeachern
Plano
Jagan
Library College
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Marchant Opticians Pty. Limited
Colmans
Mieliou
Vistring
Pam
Sr KH Sur Pharmacy
Heywond
Greshmann’ Pharmacy
W. M. Wilson
Portlany
Watley Ani General
Panath Produce
Mrimchant
SAVO
White
Williams Pty, Ltd
French Street
Hamilton
J. W
Port Fairy
Thareday
B.itallader
Hing Ae
M. Grant
South
Ansett Roadways
Baal
Pont
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MT. Gambler
Poe
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Rennie Mae
Rainbow
Swan Hill
Kerung
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Digby
Richmond ST. Portland
Ballarat
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Coghlan Roaberty, Ltd
Doveton ST. North
Hornes, Story & Dairy Cattle
Coneigh
le PO Itp
Ray Brig
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Tractor PO Eta
Trartocy Wixlibab Ixcmiteat
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Sea
Alexander Mair
Osteopath
Gawler Street
Howard Rotary
Shaw's Machinery & Estate Agency
KF. B. Bubb
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