Eastwind (WAGB 279) - Naval Cruise Book

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Gclcebreakrlngf' said a humorist once, has its ups and downs. And this literally, is what happens when the Eastwind makes an icebreaking run. The cutter's bowis specially reinforced to withstand the terrific shock of hitting the ice with 10,000 horsepower propelling her forward. Smashing ten foot thick ice at this force would crumple even an icebreaker's bow like tin foil, though, if it wasn't for one saving factor. Instead of cutting through the ice, the Eastwind's angled bow allows the ship to slide up on it. The weight of the ship then does the actual icebreaking. Il nes ahead full, ice spray flies as ship hits pack

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Af peak of run, bow is high out of wafer. Specially constructed bow allows ship to easily ride up on ice.