Noosfera (icebreaker)

Noosfera (Ukrainian: Ноосфера, lit. 'Noosphere') is a polar supply and research ship operated by the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine. Until 2021, she was operated by the British Antarctic Survey and named RRS James Clark Ross.

History

British Antarctic Survey

RRS James Clark Ross was constructed at Swan Hunter Shipbuilders in Wallsend, UK and was named after the British explorer James Clark Ross. She replaced the RRS John Biscoe in 1991. She was launched by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 1st December 1990.

In March 2018, RRS James Clark Ross was due to sample the marine life around the world's biggest iceberg, A-68, but was unable to reach the site due to sea ice conditions.

After 30 years’ service, James Clark Ross was sold to the National Antarctic Scientific Center of Ukraine, in August 2021.

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See also

• Vernadsky Research Base
• RRS Ernest Shackleton, a former British Antarctic Survey Royal Research Ship.
• RRS Sir David Attenborough, a new Royal Research Ship which entered service in 2021.
• James Ross Island

Footnotes

1. List of icebreakers
2. Vernadsky Research Base
3. James Clark Ross