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September 30, 2008

Dear Friends and Family,

CAPT Rothwell (CCG) drives Healy from aloft conn while CAPT Sommer (USCG) helps guide him through Healy’s idiosyncrasies. (Picture courtesy of CAPT Sommer)
CAPT Rothwell (CCG) drives Healy from aloft conn while CAPT Sommer (USCG) helps guide him through Healy’s idiosyncrasies.  (Picture courtesy of CAPT Sommer)

As of Saturday evening, we parted ways with Louis and proceeded towards Barrow for our last passenger transfer of the season.  We had one final passing which allowed both crews a chance to wave goodbye and say farewell before going our separate ways.  Now our southerly course brings us to open water and a chance to knock off some of the ice that has accumulated on the ship.

Before our separation, Louis moored alongside us while we were hove to in the ice.  This allowed the crews to enjoy dinner together.  Each boat’s cooking staff went all out creating an assortment of lobster, shrimp, scallops, steak and ribs.  The desserts were exceptional with a couple different types of cheesecake, chocolate brownies, and cake.  Those that had not been able to see the other vessel were given the opportunity to walk around and explore.

Louis comes alongside Healy as the crew prepares to receive them. (Picture courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)
Louis comes alongside Healy as the crew prepares to receive them.  (Picture courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)

We had one last flight ops so that the captain of the Louis, CAPT Rothwell, CCG, and some other officers could come over for lunch.  In addition, we still had a couple of crew members over on Louis.  Kelly Brumley and Steve Roberts spent part of the phase on Louis to help with the science party.  We also had a Canadian observer on Healy.  CAPT Stewart of the Canadian Coast Guard spent the phase observing our work and giving us advice with respect to ice escorting.  Before he left, we were able to present him with the Arctic Service Medal for spending over 21 consecutive days above 66°N.

Congratulations to ENS Myatt for qualifying as EOW and BM3 Kimmel and SN Gray for qualifying as JOOD. 

SN Gray gets a steak while having dinner on the Louis. (Picture courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)
SN Gray gets a steak while having dinner on the Louis.  (Picture courtesy of the Canadian Coast Guard)

Until Next Week,
Tara Schendorf
Public Affairs Officer

CAPT Rothwell holds Wally while he visits the Louis. (Picture courtesy of LTJG Smith)
CAPT Rothwell holds Wally while he visits the Louis.  (Picture courtesy of LTJG Smith)

 

 

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