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Full article The JCR departed FIPASS for the final time at 6pm on Monday 1 March and proceeded down Stanley Harbour, before turning and heading out through the Narrows. (Pic by C.Paige)
The RRS James Clark Ross (JCR) made her final call to her homeport of the Falkland Islands on Monday March first, since after thirty years of service, the JCR will be sold at the end of her 20/21 Antarctic season.
The Falkland Islands are the final stop on the ship’s five and a half month mission to deliver scientific and operational staff to Antarctica, and to resupply the UK stations in Antarctica for another year.
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On Friday 19 February 2021 the RRS James Clark Ross made her final call to Rothera Research Station. After 30 years of service, the JCR will retire at the end of the 20/21 Antarctic season.
Last call of the JCR at Rothera, Credit: Alex Wallace
Rothera was the JCR’s final call on the ship’s five-and-a-half-month mission to deliver scientific and operational staff to Antarctica, and to resupply the UK stations in Antarctica for another year. Later this month the JCR will make one final stop to her home port of the Falkland Islands to refuel before making the six-week journey back to the UK. RRS James Clark Ross’ final season has been one like no other, with COVID-19 presenting exceptional operational challenges.