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HMS Protector
@hmsprotector
#HMSProtector is the Royal Navy’s Ice Patrol Ship. We enable Antarctic 🇦🇶 co-operation, science and conservation. 🌊🚢🇬🇧
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Joined August 2017
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    HMS Protector
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    Nov 17, 2018
    Exactly 12 months ago we sailed into huge seas in our search for our fellow seafarers of the #ARASanJuan. Today we held a one minute silence to mark this anniversary and to acknowledge this morning’s news from @Armada_Arg. Tomorrow we will be amongst friends in South America.
    Huge seas, challenging conditions and all seafarers common foe.
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    HMS Protector
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    Nov 20, 2017
    Search continues for #ARASanJuan , waves of up to 10m have hampered progress with conditions easing slightly overnight leading to improved sonar conditions. Aircraft and ships from many nations taking part in this truly multinational air and sea search effort.
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    HMS Protector
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    Nov 19, 2017
    Arrived on task in the search area in the early hours of this morning and have commenced sonar and visual search for #ARASanJuan as part of the ongoing multinational operation. Conditions remain challenging given current weather.
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    HMS Protector
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    Feb 15, 2023
    We’d been at sea for a while when an enterprising Young Officer started offering haircuts onboard using his clippers. Based on the victim below, the YO has now received firm direction to concentrate solely on his taskbook!
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    HMS Protector
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    Nov 18, 2017
    Final preparations underway in @protector_hms prior to our arrival to assist in the multinational Search And Rescue effort for #ARASanJuan . Our thoughts and prayers are with her sailors and families at this time.
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    HMS Protector
    @hmsprotector
    Apr 7, 2022
    Captain M K Ingham RN has assumed command in HMS Protector. Fair winds and following seas to Captain M L Wood MBE. #MadeInTheRoyalNavy
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    Dec 29, 2018
    Last night after several hours of very slow progress through the ice, at midnight and with the sun at its lowest in the sky, we reached a lovely long clear lead through the pack ice. #midnightsun #antarctica
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    HMS Protector
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    Dec 1, 2017
    Deeply saddened by the news that the search operation is entering a new phase. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends of #ARASanJuan sailors and the @Armada_Arg at this difficult time.
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    HMS Protector
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    Feb 3, 2024
    Pitching and rolling in the Scotia Sea all day and the chefs have smashed out beef wellington. Heroes.
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    HMS Protector
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    Dec 9, 2017
    Arrived back in the area this morning to continue the multinational search effort for #ARASanJuan
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    HMS Protector
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    Feb 5, 2023
    Whilst at Rothera last weekend, HM2 and XOA challenged each other to perhaps the most southerly game of Warhammer 4K ever? @whitedwarf @GlasshammerUK @GWR
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    HMS Protector
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    Nov 29, 2017
    Conducting personnel transfer with #hmsclyde whilst continuing the search for #ARASanJuan. Proud to be part of this ongoing multinational effort.
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    HMS Protector
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    Sep 19, 2024
    A rare opportunity to see the UK & Chilean ice breakers parked together in the naval port of Valparaiso. 🇬🇧 🇨🇱 #almiranteviel @UKinChile @UKDefenceChile @RoyalNavy
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    HMS Protector
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    Feb 3, 2024
    Iceberg lookout on passage to South Orkney Islands. Radar picks up large ones, but spotting “growlers” and “bergy bits” in 40kts of wind relies on sailors, binoculars and lots of concentration.
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