Friday, February 1, 2008
Ice thwarts Antarctic tour - The Press - Get the latest local, national and world news from Christchurch's daily newspaper
Ice thwarts Antarctic tour - The Press - Get the latest local, national and world news from Christchurch's daily newspaper: "An ice-strengthened Antarctic tour ship attempting to re-enact Ernest Shackleton's expedition a century ago has failed to even reach the continent because of 'crazy' ice conditions blocking its path."
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