The U.S. Coast Guard’s only heavy icebreaker Polar Star (WAGB-10) is in the McMurdo Sound, as it nears the National Science Foundation’s research facility in Antarctica, USNI News has learned. Polar Star made it to the McMurdo Sound, having left more than 50 days ago from Seattle, Wash., a defense official confirmed Monday to USNI News. Polar Star isContinue reading “Coast Guard Icebreaker Polar Star in McMurdo Sound in Antarctica – By Caitlyn Burchett January 12, 2026 5:27 PM”
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HMS Ark Royal launching a Sea Harrier FRS1
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What is HMS Sutherland’s primary role
In a task group, she provides an anti-submarine screen for the main force She can embark either a Merlin or Wildcat helicopter, which can carry torpedoes and depth charges to attack submarines at longer ranges, and is fitted with a world-class low-frequency active and passive towed array sonar to detect, classify and track submarinesContinue reading “What is HMS Sutherland’s primary role”
Eysturoy / Toftir Lighthouse L4406 – Faroe Islands
a distant view Rate this file (No vote yet) Rollover to rate this picture File information Album name: Hans de Graaf / Faroe Islands Current status: Active Focal plane elevation ASL, m: 13 Light Description: Occulting, 5s, flash 4s, eclipse 1s, 319-335.9 green. 335.9-357.1 white, 357.1-5.3 red, 5.3-33.1 green, 33.1-105 white, 105-145.3 red, 145.3-167.9 green, 167.9-176 red,Continue reading “Eysturoy / Toftir Lighthouse L4406 – Faroe Islands”
Katiki Point Lighthouse is located on the southern tip of the Moeraki peninsula, about 80 kilometres north of Dunedin.
Lighthouse overview Katiki Point Lighthouse is located on the southern tip of the Moeraki peninsula, about 80 kilometres north of Dunedin. Lighthouse feature: Details Location: latitude 45°24’ south, longitude 170°52’ east Elevation: 52 metres above sea level Construction: wooden tower Tower height: 8 metres Light configuration: LED flashing beacon Light flash character: white lightContinue reading “Katiki Point Lighthouse is located on the southern tip of the Moeraki peninsula, about 80 kilometres north of Dunedin.”
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