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Transportation: The Explorer
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  • 'Mode': AROUND
    Category: Ship/Boat
    Getting TO/AROUND: Some facts about the GAP Explorer (little red ship)
    - It was build in 1969
    - It is registered in Monrovia, Liberia
    - It is 75m long and 14 m wide
    - It can carry 108 passengers and 53 staff

    It also has an ice stenthened hull, so it can navigate icy waters and it is also very manouverable which is also good for getting out of icy waters and doing donuts around whales.

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    Comments for Josilver about Antarctica
    Adaptor-Plug Tue Oct 13, 2009 02:57 UTC
     I can see why why you won a prize for your writing. Enjoyed the introduction so far.... 65 mph winds, rough seas, oh heavens!
    JohnniOmani Mon Oct 12, 2009 02:58 UTC
     Wow. How did you pull of this trip? Jz ps great shots
    SabrinaSummerville Mon Jan 12, 2009 23:53 UTC
     I would love to do that trip!
    DennyP Fri Oct 3, 2008 03:21 UTC
     Hi Jo..great page ..photos ..and tips ..thanks for sharing it..must have been a magic experience..Denny..
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