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Field training continues, and our pre-arrival briefings have also kicked off, with Environmental briefings for all personnel this morning and afternoon. Still enjoying excellent conditions for this part of the world. Some mutterings from the ranks that the whole “Furious 50’s” thing is some sort of conspiracy to make it seem tougher than it really is, and “if only we could have a few 10-11 metre swells so we can get some good photos”.
If only they knew…
We celebrated the 26th anniversary of the laying of the keel of the Research Supply Vessel Aurora Australis last night, along with the 26th birthday of our Second Officer, Nick, (a very cool coincidence!) with both occasions marked with a divine cake of their own.
“They say that all ships are female. If the Aurora is a woman, she’s a tough old bird in an orange jumpsuit, with her sleeves rolled up and an Elvis tattoo on her arm. She’s strong and she’s fearless, and if she has a few scars, she’s earned them. She’s as Australian as they come, plain-talking and laconic, a battler who will never let you down. You might not see her for years, but you’ll never forget her.” Paul Cullen (former ANARE Station Leader, 2010)
All the best, Doug and Dave
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A map showing Australia and Antarctica. The map shows the journey of one voyage that has occured in the season, with each route highlighted in a distinct colour.