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1989 sure .. But none if those matter. John Carpenter'sThe Thing is always the correct answer

Are you guys headed to McM or palmer or staying on board the LMG/NBP? Once upon a time I used to sail on both ships.

Oh - and be sure to ask permission and get on the bridge of the NBP when you get a chance... Then walk out onto the bridge wings. They overhang the ship by maybe 5-10' (maybe more) or so per side, and have little windows that almost look down. You're probably ~40-50' off the water surface and visibility is awesome from up there.

In addition, are you guys headed out to the Weddell sea? That's pretty neat. Over my 5 year "tenure" I think we only went into the Weddell like once or twice. Most of the time we were at sea, my trips were mostly in the Ross (when the NBP was over there), Amundsen and Bellingshausen Sea areas. I may or may not also be part of the reason non science staff is not allowed to touch sea pigs anymore.

Eh. Privately funded schmunded. Both the NBP and LMG are where it's at. Other ships may have newer, fancier gear, but when you want an actual working ship with working people, you go to who knows what's going on! The biggest changes from when I sailed to current is the always on Internet service now. Kind of a detractor, honestly as people tend to isolate vice common group times in your "off time." Good luck and have fun! Maybe Capt Joe, Capt Sebastian or Capt Mike if crews haven't changed too much.