April 18th 2008
April 18th 2008
Today we’ve been busy with more preparations for leaving Punta Arenas, including taking on more cargo, taking on fuel and getting the labs all ready and tied down. Departure at 8pm tonight!
All photos taken by Dann Blackwood
Leaving Punta Arenas, the lights on land in the distance.
The Chilean flag flies over the Nathaniel B. Palmer when it’s docked in Chile, even though it is registered in Louisiana
The Marine Project Coordinator (MPC), Jenny, Rhian and Laura unpacking the trawl net, which will be used to collect samples from the seafloor.
Loading on more cargo, held in large containers
Shackling the block for the winch
The Nathaniel B. Palmer at the dockside in Punta Arenas
Taryn, Tina and Kate making the housing for the water filtration system
Daniel securing down plastic boxes, which will be used to dry out biological specimens collected from the seafloor so they can be transported back to the US