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200910 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Historical Events

Ice Patrol

200910 minPGdoc-short

10.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

HMS Endurance, the Royal Navy's only ice patrol ship, faces engine issues and personal challenges during a four-month expedition to Antarctica.

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HMS Endurance, the Royal Navy's only ice patrol ship, faces engine issues and personal challenges during a four-month expedition to Antarctica.

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Jimmy Olsson

Jimmy Olssondirector

Jimmy Olsson

Jimmy Olssonwriter

Ann Petrén

Ann Petréncast

Harald Lönnbro

Harald Lönnbrocast

Karin Widegrencast

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HMS Endurance, the Royal Navy's sole ice patrol ship, undertakes a four-month expedition to Antarctica under the command of Captain Bob Tarrant. As the crew of 140 elite members prepares for the extreme conditions, they confront critical engine issues that jeopardize their mission. Departing from the Falkland Islands, the team faces additional challenges from troubling news back home. The expedition highlights the essential roles of the Royal Navy and the British Antarctic Survey in navigating one of the planet's most inhospitable environments.

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