The 7 mile fuel hose beginning at the Scott Base Transition and ending at Williams Airfield.
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Ice Wall at the Transition
A wall of ice along the transition of Ross Island to the ice shelf.
Caution! Fuel Line Do Not Follow Blue Flags
A sign warning drivers not to follow the blue flags that are placed along the 7 mile hose lay from McMurdo to Williams Airfield.
Measuring the Next Section of Hose Lay
Sean measuring the distance from the last hose end to the culvert crossing at the transition.
The Kiwi Culvert at the Transition
A culvert placed for a crossing over the fuel hose to Willy.
Nathaniel B. Palmer Arrives at McMurdo
Nathaniel B. Palmer arriving at McMurdo Station, docking to the ice pier on January 15, 2023. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star standing by in the background.
U.S. Coast Guard Ice Breaker at McMurdo
The U.S. Coast Guard Polar Star breaking up ice in the Ross Sea, preparing the way for cargo ships to resupply McMurdo Station.
Open Water Around Ross Island
Coast Guard vessel out in the bay and the Ocean Giant docked at the pier at McMurdo station