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Cruise - 2006 Dispatches
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Dispatch 5, August 9, 2006
By Rick Krishfield
Faces of the Louis
Quite often, these dispatches may focus primarily on the science
that is being conducted on the Louis. But out of the 75 people onboard,
only 27 are part of the science party. Forty-eight Canadian Coast Guard
Officers and Crew Members comprise the other personnel that make this
expedition possible. Without the experience, professionalism and dedication
of the members of the Deck, Engine, Logistics, Medical, Flight, Meteorology,
and Electronics Departments it would be impossible for us scientists to
safely and productively conduct our studies in the Arctic. So this dispatch
(and several others in the future) endeavors to highlight some of the
officers and crewmembers of the Louis who are essential to the success of
this scientific endeavor.
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| Captain Andrew McNeill makes a point while handling the controls
of the Louis. The captain is the ultimate authority on the ship, and this
science party is fortunate to have such an experienced captain in charge. |
First Officer Rod Strowbridge records the latest activities in
the ship's log. |
Maintaining the ship's computers, network system, and other
instruments is the responsibility of Electronics Technician Heather Kinrade. |
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| Oiler Sherry Hudson inspects one of the engine components of one
of Louis' five engines. |
The control room is the heart of the Louis. Here Engine Room
Technician Dave Ramsey and First Engineer Michael Willis monitor the
Louis' powerful propulsion system. |
Cooks Catherine Munroe and Paul Devlin prepare portions of the
noon meal. |
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| The food on the Louis is first rate. Here Chief Cook Randy
Turner prepares delicious seafood wraps. |
Al Jarvis, Winchman, holds the line. |
Kris Newhall shows Dan MacLean and Bill May the operation of the
spooler controls. |
| All photos by Rick Krishfield, WHOI. |
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