Knorr carried scientists 7,394 nautical miles on a six-week expedition that departed Cape Cod in March (track noted in black). It was the northernmost journey on record for the 39-year-old research vessel. At the Arctic expedition's conclusion in April, Knorr reamined near Iceland to assist with another science expedition.
(Map and ship tracks courtesy of Daniel Wolfe, NOAA )[back]
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