Welcome Aboard The CGC Polar Star Ahoy and welcome aboard as we join the crew of the Cutter Polar Star as she sails towards McMurdo Station, Antarctica to assist in icebreaking operations. we will be "tagging along" with the Captain, Officers, and crew with weekly updates so visit often and we'll try to tell you with pictures, commentary and whatever what it is really like being on an ice breaker. All photos are credited: U.S. Coast Guard photograph by Petty Officer Second Class Mariana O'Leary.

The Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star, homeported in Seattle, Washington.

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Joining the crew already underway. Yes, the Polar Star is already underway as we join the Captain, Officers and Crew as they are heading towards McMurdo Station, Antarctica to assist in icebreaking operations. 14 photos Enjoy.

Land Ho!. The Polar Star reaches McMurdo Station, Antarctica to assist in icebreaking operations. 17 photos Enjoy.

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