Snow Goose – boat called Ice Breaker
The 65' steel motor-vessel Snow Goose was built in Ketchikan AK, in 1973
as a private yacht.
Designed by marine architect Ed Monk to cruise the Inside Passage, she
(why boats are considered female blows my mind) is equipped with state
of the art safety and navigation equipment including:
Two 8-person enclosed life rafts
Electronic emergency beacon system
GPS and electronic charting
Radar
Equipped with an on board reverse osmosis water maker, the main deck features
a spacious, airy salon, natural history library, galley and dining area.
Large windows provide great viewing on all sides with easy access to the
deck. The upper bridge deck provides a good vantage point for spotting
wildlife and comfortable seating for passengers who wish to get involved
with the navigation of the ship.
There is a rigid hulled 15' motorized inflatable for shore excursions,
six double kayaks, and one single kayak for quietly exploring islands
and shorelines.
Each year the Polar Star breaks a channel, often over twenty miles long, through the sea ice to McMurdo Station to allow a supply vessel to land at the station during the austral summer. Most of the station personnel arrive by air.
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